Oil on canvas
Germany, c. 1850
Eduard Schleich I (1812-1874) - German landscape painter of the Munich school
Signed lower right ‘Ed. Schleich’
Dimensions: 40.5 x 24 cm
Golden ornament frame: 33 x 49 cm
An atmospheric Thunderstorm countryside, similar motifs achieve surcharges up to €7,500 on the auction market

Eduard Schleich the Elder devoted himself preferably to representation of atmospheric landscapes at different weather conditions. The trained history painter studied landscape painting from the great works of Dutch landscape artists. However, he was also inspired by the romanticized images of Christian Morgenstern or Carl Rottmann.



Condition:

Minor retouching and two restorations in the center, the varnish slightly darkened. The image dimensions are 40.5 x 24 cm, the frame dimensions 33 x 49 cm.



Eduard Schleich I (1812-1874)

Eduard Schleich I began the studies of historical painting at the age of 15 years at the Academy of Munich. He broke up his studies soon after and started teaching himself by copying the old masters. During his extensive hikes through Bavaria, Franconia and Tyrol he found his inspiration for his landscape motifs. He was a close friend of Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885). Eduard Schleich I is well known for his light fulfilled nature sections of the upper Bavarian lake areas, and he is seen as the originator of the landscape school of Munich. The painter died at the age of 62 in 1874 in Munich. (cru)

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