1408 - Karl Buchholz (1849, Schloßvippach – 1889, Oberweimar), attributed

Karl Buchholz (1849, Schloßvippach – 1889, Oberweimar), attributed Forest Interior with Deer A painting from around 1880, executed in the style of the “Paysage intime” and the plein air tradition of the Weimar Art School, which can be identified as a work by Karl Buchholz based on its subject matter and painting style. Buchholz, a student of Theodor Hagen and a friend of Franz Hoffmann-Fallersleben in Weimar, primarily painted tranquil, atmospheric forest landscapes enlivened by deer, whose subjects he found, among other places, in Webicht near Weimar. Oil on painting board. Inscribed on the reverse in blue “VBK” (presumably Verein Berliner Künstler [Association of Berlin Artists]), and at the bottom in ink: “Buchholz F H-F,” which suggests that this is a painting by Karl Buchholz from the collection of the painter Franz Hoffmann-Fallersleben, who is known to have owned numerous works by Buchholz. 57 cm x 48 cm. Framed. Attributed to Karl Buchholz. Oil on cardboard. Inscribed on the reverse.