Mid-19th-Century German School, Still Life With Plums, Grapes, Gooseberries & Roses

Mid-19th-Century German School, Still Life With Plums, Grapes, Gooseberries & RosesThis accomplished mid 19th century German oil painting depicts an arrangement of fruit, nuts and flora, including plums, grapes, gooseberries, roses and walnuts. Its monogrammed C. L. and bears a Frankfurt label on the reverse. Produced in 1835, this exquisitely rendered ensemble conveys the ample joys of natures bounty while simultaneously weaving together hidden symbolic references. Its a fine example from the period and its spirit is bound to the

He was apprenticed as a ‘decorative house painter’

1876Condition: Artwork presents well

there were numerous experienced professionals working in this manner throughout the 19th century

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perhaps influenced by the Dutch masters of the 17th century

and remained for most of his life

he worked as a teacher at the Münchner Kunstakademie and several of his students went on to become successful

The boots in the foreground are also an intriguing addition

As you can imagine

Our reference: BRV1845

This late 19th-century drawing by C

touched by the light - as reflections in umber emerge from the stream