Josef Rolf Knobloch (1891-1964) - Paesaggio Rurale

Josef Rolf Knobloch was a German-Austrian painter from the Central European region, active in the first half of the twentieth century, best known for rural scenes, peasant scenes, Alpine landscapes, and traditional figurative subjects.

Origins and education

Born in 1891

It develops within the Central European artistic context, influenced by German naturalistic and realistic painting.

It is influenced by the 19th-century academic tradition, with attention to drawing, composition, and figurative narration.

Style and subjects

Main technique: oil on canvas

Style: figurative realism with a romantic-narrative imprint.

Typical subjects

Scenes of peasant women

Rural life

Horses, carts, working animals

Alpine and hilly landscapes

Human figures placed in everyday settings.

His works focus more on painterly quality and visual storytelling than on modern experimentation; for this reason, he remains tied to a classic taste, highly appreciated by traditional collectors.







Important oil on canvas by Josef Rolf Knobloch (1891–1964), Central European painter active in the first half of the twentieth century.

The work depicts a suggestive rural scene, with countryside landscapes and figures harmoniously integrated into the natural environment, according to the Central European figurative tradition.

The painting is characterized by good execution quality, balanced composition, and color schemes typical of the artist's mature production.

Signed below: "J. Rolf Knobloch".

Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 100 × 70 cm
Era: 20th century
Condition: good, with normal signs of aging.

Large-scale work with a strong decorative impact.