Conversation at the Fountain

Ref: 1950

Conversation at the Fountain

Friedrich Bodenmüller

Ref: 1950

Conversation at the Fountain

Friedrich Bodenmüller

1883
Oil on canvas
92.5 x 69 cm (36³/₈ x 27¹/₈ inches)
Signed and dated lower left: Friedrich Bodemüller 1883, Munich
Literature: Hugo Arnold, From Germany's Glorious Days 1870/71, 20 copper etchings after the originals by Franz Adam, Hanfstaengel, Munich 1895 (after Friedrich Bodenmüller)
Description: Friedrich Bodenmüller (Munich 1845 - Venice 1913)
Oil on canvas
Beige-brown frame
Bodenmüller served as an officer in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871 and subsequently created paintings related to the war, including Street Fighting in Versailles, Episodes from the Battle of Sedan, and Bavarian Troops at the Battle of Wörth. Other panels by Bodenmüller feature fantastical-allegorical motifs, such as Fantasies for Beethoven's C-sharp Minor Sonata.

Friedrich Bodenmüller

Friedrich Bodenmüller
Friedrich Bodenmüller (1856–1926) was a German painter known primarily for his genre scenes and landscapes. His work often depicts rural life, animals, and everyday moments with a naturalistic and detailed approach. Bodenmüller’s paintings are characterized by careful observation of light and atmosphere, as well as a tranquil, narrative quality. He frequently focused on pastoral settings and domestic scenes, capturing the simplicity of 19th-century life. His contribution lies in his ability to combine realism with a warm, accessible visual storytelling style.

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