Late 19th Century "Sonntag Im Spreewald (Kahn Bei Lübbenau) " by Franz Schreyer (1858-1938)

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Franz Schreyer (German, 1858–1938)

Sonntag im Spreewald (Kahn bei Lübbenau)
Oil on canvas
83 × 108 cm (102 × 126 … Read more Franz Schreyer (German, 1858–1938)

Sonntag im Spreewald (Kahn bei Lübbenau)
Oil on canvas
83 × 108 cm (102 × 126 cm including the period frame)
Signed lower left

Original painting by the German landscape artist Franz Schreyer, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and known for his atmospheric depictions of eastern Germany, particularly the Spreewald region.

The handwritten inscription on the reverse — “Sonntag im Spreewald (Kahn bei Lübbenau)” — identifies the scene near the historic town of Lübbenau, located in the Spreewald, a unique river landscape famous for its network of canals, wooden houses, and traditional boats. The region was a beloved subject among German painters for its distinctive natural beauty and cultural character.

The composition highlights Schreyer’s refined treatment of water reflections and natural light. The artist employs a confident yet fluid brushstroke and a rich palette of greens and warm earth tones, creating a sense of depth and quiet atmosphere typical of German landscape painting of the period.

The painting measures 83 × 108 cm, a substantial salon-size format that offers strong decorative presence and visual impact.

Condition is good overall, with natural age-related craquelure consistent with the period. No obvious restorations are visible under normal inspection. The painting retains its period frame, which shows minor wear consistent with age.

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