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Karl Stuhlmüller — Bavarian rural market scene — Oil on canvas — Late 19th century
Karl Stuhlmüller — Bavarian rural market scene — Oil on canvas — Late 19th century
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An accurate depiction of daily life in Upper Bavaria. This work captures the hustle and bustle and the everyday life of a cattle market, transporting us to the rural Central European atmosphere at the turn of the century.
This painting is part of the costumbrista tradition of the Munich School, a movement that reached its technical maturity in the last quarter of the 19th century. The composition places the viewer in front of a cattle fair, a recurring motif in the works associated with Karl Stuhlmüller, who demonstrated a remarkable ability to organize group scenes with precision in the depiction of animals. The visual axis is defined by the local architectural ensemble, where the silhouette of the church with its bulbous dome, a distinctive element of the region, stands out. In the main plane, the artist articulates the interaction between human figures and draft animals. The treatment of light and color management follow the canons of German workshops of the time, achieving a balanced depth that gives veracity to the scene.
Cataloging Note
The work bears the signature “K. Stuhlmüller München” in the lower left corner. The rural market scene, group composition and treatment of the figures and animals belong to the context of Bavarian genre painting of the late nineteenth century.
Technical Data Sheet
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Author: Karl Stuhlmüller (Munich, 1859 - Etzenhausen, 1930).
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Theme: Landscape with figures / Rural genre scene / Bavarian market.
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Technique: Oil on canvas.
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Dimensions: 39 x 60 cm (Canvas) / 53 x 74 cm (Frame).
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Signature: Signed "K. Stuhlmüller München" in the lower left corner.
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Condition: Very good. Stable pictorial layer. The period frame shows natural patina and wear commensurate with use.
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Includes: Carved wooden frame and shipping insurance.
The Workshop's Note
The figures and cattle are distributed in front of the village buildings, forming a group scene. The church organises the background of the composition, while the variety of gestures and groupings gives rhythm to the market. The period frame retains its patina and complements the presentation of the painting.
