Artwork
Reiherbeize
Reiherbeize is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist August Querfurt. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Reiherbeize is a painting by August Querfurt, created in 1728. It is a representative work of the Rococo era, showcasing the artist's skill in depicting dynamic scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a hunting scene, featuring figures on horseback and on foot, accompanied by dogs, set against a backdrop of trees and hills. The attire of the figures suggests a historical or nostalgic context, while the animals are rendered with attention to realism and movement.
Technique & Style
Querfurt's style in Reiherbeize reflects his training under his father and the Augsburg painter Rugendas, as well as influences from artists like Wouwerman. The work demonstrates a focus on realistic depiction, particularly in the rendering of animals.
History & Provenance
Reiherbeize is part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek. Querfurt specialized in military and hunting subjects, indicating a focused artistic practice that contributed to his body of work.
Artist & collection
Artist
August Querfurt (1696, Wolfenbüttel – 1761, Vienna) was an Austrian painter. He painted primarily soldiers and battle scenes. He was first instructed by his father, Tobias Querfurt, a landscape and animal painter, and…
