Artist Directory — 19th Century German Genre Painters

Schreuer, Wilhelm (1866-1933)

Wilhelm Schreuer was an ingenious German figure painter who exhibited extensively in Düsseldorf and Cologne. Born in Wesel, Germany, his early tuition was un...
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Possin, Rudolf (1861-1922)

Rudolf Possin was an accomplished German painter of genre scenes, figures, portraits and landscapes. He trained at the Weimar Academy and also under Otto Kni...
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Meyer, Claus (1856-1919)

German artist Claus Meyer is predominantly known for his exquisite portrayals of placid domestic moments. Born in Linden, Germany, he received a formal educa...
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Spiess, Heinrich (1832-1875)

Figures of fantasy and the grand scenes of history captured the brush of German artist Heinrich Spiess. Spiess was the son of engraver August Spiess, and it ...
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Barascudts, Max (1869-1927)

Max Barascudts was known for his detailed genre scenes, particularly of religious subjects. He trained at the Munich Academy under Paul Höcker and Johann Leo...
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Kaltenmoser, Max (1842-1887)

Max Kaltenmoser was a German painter who produced exquisite genre scenes depicting everyday folk life in the Black Forest. He was initially trained by his fa...
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Kirberg, Otto (1850-1926)

Otto Kirberg was an accomplished German painter of genre subjects - both contemporary and historical. He studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy under Oswald A...
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