Robert Gleich (1859-1912) - Gebirge

Robert Gleich (1859–1912). Mountain Range, circa 1890.

Oil on canvas, 32 x 47 cm, signed.
Stretcher back labeled "Robert Gleich".
Frame 45.5 x 61.5 cm.
Also with an illegible address written in pencil.

Condition: age-appropriate, but very beautiful. Craquelés across the entire painting surface as well as a yellowed varnish, which gives the painting a certain mood. Frame slightly damaged. Photos are part of the condition description.

Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.

Biography
Robert Gleich (1859–1912) was a German landscape and marine painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his mood-filled depictions of coastal landscapes, sailing ships, and maritime scenes, which are attributed to Realism and the late Romantic phase of landscape painting. His paintings are characterized by detailed execution, finely tuned lighting, and an atmospheric portrayal of sky and water.
Gleich's works often explore the interplay between natural forces and human presence, for example in the form of fishing boats, harbor views, or tranquil seascapes. Through his precise painting technique and his sense for perspective and color nuances, his works earned recognition already in his lifetime in the German-speaking world. Today, paintings by Robert Gleich are especially sought after by collectors of historical marine painting and classical landscape art, and are regularly offered in international art trade and at auctions.