Mountain Landscape, Tyrol - Eduard Boehm (vienna 1830-1890) Oil On Canvas, Romantic, 19th Century
Artist: Eduard Boehm
Mountain Landscape in the Tyrol by Eduard Boehm (Vienna 1830–1890)
Large-format oil on canvas, 19th-century Romantic period
A fine Romantic composition depicting an animated Alpine landscape, representative of the finest work of Eduard Boehm, the Austrian painter admired for his mountain views and picturesque scenes.
In the foreground, the work shows a boat punted along by several figures, including children, dressed in traditional Alpine costume and accompanied by cattle. To the left, a substantial clump of trees with already golden autumn foliage structures the composition and introduces an area of shadow contrasting with the clearer light of the valley.
In the middle distance appear a farmhouse and several outbuildings, identifiable by their smoking chimney, set in the hollow of a meadow bathed in the low, raking light of late afternoon. In the background rises an imposing mountain range with snow-capped peaks, standing out beneath a vast cloudy sky.
The whole belongs fully to the Romantic aesthetic of the 19th century: the small scale of human presence in contrast to the vastness of the setting, the monumentality of the peaks, the contrasts of light, and the atmospheric depth all contribute to expressing this vision of landscape as an experience of the sublime, in which nature dominates mankind while at the same time enveloping it. This sensibility, so characteristic of 19th-century Germanic and Austrian landscape painting, finds here a particularly harmonious expression, combining rural picturesque charm with the majestic grandeur of the Alpine world.
• Oil on canvas, relined using the wax-resin method
• On the reverse, on the stretcher, an old handwritten ink label bearing the title “Gebirgslandschaft aus Tirol” (“Mountain Landscape from the Tyrol”). Also present are chalk annotations corresponding to a previous appearance at public auction (lot 201).
• Signed lower left “E. Boehm”
• Presented in a large period gilt wood and gesso frame
• Very good overall condition of the paint surface. Minute whitish mark lower right, discreet and visible only from certain angles. Frame with a few knocks, signs of wear, and minor regilding
Dimensions:
• Frame: 125 x 89 cm
• Stretcher: 105 x 68 cm
• Sight size: 102 x 65 cm
Provenance:
• Private collection of a British family established in France
Biographical note:
Eduard Boehm (1830–1890) was an Austrian landscape painter, born in Vienna, renowned for his Alpine landscapes and mountain scenes imbued with Romanticism. The son of the engraver Johann B., he is thought to have been trained by his brother and belongs to the 19th-century academic tradition, at the intersection of Romanticism and Biedermeier landscape painting. He worked notably in Vienna, Munich, and the Salzburg region. His work is distinguished by a precise observation of nature, a preference for harmonious compositions, and a subtle use of light effects. His paintings, often detailed and picturesque, were exhibited in Austria and Germany, and are today held in private collections as well as in certain museums, notably in Poznań.
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Large-format oil on canvas, 19th-century Romantic period
A fine Romantic composition depicting an animated Alpine landscape, representative of the finest work of Eduard Boehm, the Austrian painter admired for his mountain views and picturesque scenes.
In the foreground, the work shows a boat punted along by several figures, including children, dressed in traditional Alpine costume and accompanied by cattle. To the left, a substantial clump of trees with already golden autumn foliage structures the composition and introduces an area of shadow contrasting with the clearer light of the valley.
In the middle distance appear a farmhouse and several outbuildings, identifiable by their smoking chimney, set in the hollow of a meadow bathed in the low, raking light of late afternoon. In the background rises an imposing mountain range with snow-capped peaks, standing out beneath a vast cloudy sky.
The whole belongs fully to the Romantic aesthetic of the 19th century: the small scale of human presence in contrast to the vastness of the setting, the monumentality of the peaks, the contrasts of light, and the atmospheric depth all contribute to expressing this vision of landscape as an experience of the sublime, in which nature dominates mankind while at the same time enveloping it. This sensibility, so characteristic of 19th-century Germanic and Austrian landscape painting, finds here a particularly harmonious expression, combining rural picturesque charm with the majestic grandeur of the Alpine world.
• Oil on canvas, relined using the wax-resin method
• On the reverse, on the stretcher, an old handwritten ink label bearing the title “Gebirgslandschaft aus Tirol” (“Mountain Landscape from the Tyrol”). Also present are chalk annotations corresponding to a previous appearance at public auction (lot 201).
• Signed lower left “E. Boehm”
• Presented in a large period gilt wood and gesso frame
• Very good overall condition of the paint surface. Minute whitish mark lower right, discreet and visible only from certain angles. Frame with a few knocks, signs of wear, and minor regilding
Dimensions:
• Frame: 125 x 89 cm
• Stretcher: 105 x 68 cm
• Sight size: 102 x 65 cm
Provenance:
• Private collection of a British family established in France
Biographical note:
Eduard Boehm (1830–1890) was an Austrian landscape painter, born in Vienna, renowned for his Alpine landscapes and mountain scenes imbued with Romanticism. The son of the engraver Johann B., he is thought to have been trained by his brother and belongs to the 19th-century academic tradition, at the intersection of Romanticism and Biedermeier landscape painting. He worked notably in Vienna, Munich, and the Salzburg region. His work is distinguished by a precise observation of nature, a preference for harmonious compositions, and a subtle use of light effects. His paintings, often detailed and picturesque, were exhibited in Austria and Germany, and are today held in private collections as well as in certain museums, notably in Poznań.
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• France: €80 (specialized fragile-item carrier)
• Europe and international: please contact us
• Does this item pique your interest or curiosity? Feel free to contact us, we would be delighted to discuss it with you. We are available from Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at +33 652 43 97 82
We are fluent in English and have been shipping a wide variety of items internationally for many years. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Excellent customer service, we accept returns up to 14 days, 100% positive customer reviews.
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1 400 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: 105 cm
Height: 68 cm
Reference (ID): 1728754
Availability: In stock
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