Austrian / German Miniature Landscape Watercolors
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Anyone from Milwaukee knows that this region was home to a huge German immigrant population during the late 1800's to mid 1900's. As Milwaukee grew, this population was swallowed up and absorbed into the community at large. Many immigrants stayed in their original homes and kept them like time capsules.
On one of my estate prowls, I was in such a time capsule - the estate was filled with lovely items from the 20's, 30's and 40's. While sorting through a stack of papers, I came across a small envelop - to my delight, inside were four miniature landscapes. All four are painted by the same artist, "Bruchner" (or something close to that)
The first of these four, pictured above, is a watercolor of "Niederalpl - Hochschwaben" in the central region of Austria. It measures just 5"x8". This one is my favorite as the touches of white bring out the brilliance of the fence along the country road.
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On one of my estate prowls, I was in such a time capsule - the estate was filled with lovely items from the 20's, 30's and 40's. While sorting through a stack of papers, I came across a small envelop - to my delight, inside were four miniature landscapes. All four are painted by the same artist, "Bruchner" (or something close to that)
The first of these four, pictured above, is a watercolor of "Niederalpl - Hochschwaben" in the central region of Austria. It measures just 5"x8". This one is my favorite as the touches of white bring out the brilliance of the fence along the country road.
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Links on Austrian Art
- Austrian Americans
- Comprehensive history of Austrian immigration to America from www.everyculture.com
- Feodor von Luerzer
- Feodor von Luerzer: The American Odyssey of an Austrian Immigrant Artist - by Peter C. Merrill
Feodor von Luerzer (1851-1913) was an Austrian-born landscape painter who immigrated to the United states in 1886... - Art History Timeline of Central Europe
- Germany, Switzerland, and Austria are all deeply touched by world wars, although Switzerland maintains its neutrality throughout. The severe penalties placed on Germany by the Allies after World War I create harsh economic conditions that fuel the rise to power.....
More on immigrant artworks
The castle ruins at Aggstein
Many immigrants brought over artwork created by a family member, and pieces they collected in their homeland. These artists were unknown in the U.S., but they may have been well known locally.In my estate ramblings, I've found paintings of varying quality - from amateur hobbyist to professional. These little paintings, in my opinion, are professionally painted. And what is a professional anyway? One who is educated in their craft and conveys sincerity in execution...
The location of this little beauty of a watercolor is Aggstein castle ruins in lower Austria.
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Continuing on the subject of immigrant art
Schloss u Ruine Falkenstein / Tauernbahn
The artist, Bruchner, may have emmigrated to the U.S. - or maybe just these four paintings made it over. In any case, these works are pretty examples of the Austrian Alps and prized collectibles!This pen & ink drawing of Schloss u Ruine Falkenstein / Tauernbahn, shows a section of the famed high altitude rail line connecting Salzburg and Corinthia. How dramatic must that train ride be heading through the mountain tunnels!
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Last of the four miniatures
Tirol und Vorarlberg Warth Arlberg
These four miniature landscapes were probably painted in the 1930's. The artist may have painted them in Austria, or maybe from a photograph or postcard while living in the U.S. A nice romantic remembrance to the old country.Wouldn't they look terrific in oval frames grouped together in a cozy corner of your parlor?
This last watercolor is a 1930's look at the (now very popular) ski resort area, Tirol und Vorarlberg Warth Arlberg.
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Let me know what you think!
Have you ever run across Miniatures like this?
I'm looking for info regarding this style of painting, or background on German immigrant art.
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dancywalden
Feb 21, 2009 @ 1:46 pm | in reply to d-artist | delete
- Hi - thanks for looking at my lens! Good idea about going to the German eBay. Yeah, I find lots of local and immigrant art works here in Milwaukee. It's fun to run across these cool unique pieces - always have a great time researching them. I have lots of one-of-a-kind things in my eBay store - they may not be widely popular items, but there is usually a family member or someone searching for that one specific thing.
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d-artist Feb 19, 2009 @ 6:59 pm | delete
- wish I could help you with your request but I don't know anything about these paintings...you might want to go to the German ebay and put in the name of the artist....great lens! I also have found some great art here in Wisconsin, being German I found many pertaining to where I lived as a little girl...I love your art finds...5*
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