Robert Gleich (1859-1912) - Gebirge

Robert Gleich (1859 - 1912). Mountains, circa 1890.

Oil on canvas, 32 x 47 cm, signed. The linen on the back bears the inscription "Robert Gleich". Frame 45.5 x 61.5 cm. Also with an illegible address inscribed in pencil.

Condition: Age-appropriate, but very good condition. Craquelure 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 atmospheric depictions of coastal landscapes, sailing ships, and maritime scenes, which can be classified within Realism and the Romantic late phase of landscape painting. His works are characterized by detailed execution, finely tuned light handling, and an atmospheric portrayal of sky and water.
Gleich's works often address the interplay of natural forces and human presence, for example in the form of fishing boats, harbor views, or serene seascapes. Through his precise painting technique and his sense for perspective and color nuances, his works earned recognition in the German-speaking world during his lifetime. Today, Robert Gleich paintings are particularly sought after by collectors of historical marine art and classical landscape art and are regularly offered in the international art market and at auctions.