Rudolf Reschreither (1868-1939) - Atmosfera pomeridiana – Casa del cacciatore nella neve presso il Göll

Ancient painting, oil on cardboard panel, dating from the 19th century, depicting Afternoon atmosphere – Hunter’s House in the snow near Göll.

Important winter alpine landscape by the German painter Rudolf Reschreiter (1868 – 1939), a Munich-based artist particularly known for his views of the Alps, the Dolomites, and the mountainous regions of Bavaria and Tyrol.
The composition presents a wide mountain panorama dominated by spectacular snow-covered rocky cliffs, with a small Alpine building and a group of fir trees in the foreground. The warm, low afternoon light, referenced by the handwritten title on the verso, produces a striking color contrast between the blue tones of the snow and sky and the warmer pinkish and golden tones of the illuminated mountains.
Particularly notable is the painting quality of the execution, evident in the meticulous depiction of the vegetation, the rendering of the snow deposited on the fir branches, and the construction of the imposing rocky masses in the background. The brushwork, while maintaining careful naturalistic observation, manages to preserve notable freedom and freshness in rendering atmospheric and light effects.
The rigid cardboard support is consistent with a type widely documented in Reschreiter’s output: several of his alpine landscapes in oil, tempera, or mixed technique on cardboard are known. Among comparable examples is Südtiroler Dolomiten, Blick vom Marmolatagletscher auf Langkoflgruppe, oil on cardboard 35 × 49 cm, sold by Dorotheum in 2025 for €4,680 including rights.

The handwritten inscription on the verso reads:
“Nachmittagsstimmung – Jägerhaus im Schneefeld am Göll”
translatable as:
“Afternoon atmosphere – Hunter’s House in the Snowfield near Göll.”

The reference to Göll, identifiable with the Hoher Göll massif in the Berchtesgaden Alps, is particularly significant in relation to the artist’s production. Reschreiter indeed created several views of the Bavarian Alps, and a work titled Hintersee und Hoher Göll is documented, dated circa 1900–1920.
Therefore, the work presents itself as a quality example of Reschreiter’s alpine production, especially interesting both for the painting execution and for the presence of the ancient descriptive inscription on the verso, which contributes to the identification of the depicted subject.

The work is in generally good condition, with age-appropriate signs. A few light craquelé and surface weathering are noted, overall moderate in extent and not at all compromising the legibility of the depiction. The rigid cardboard panel shows no structural issues. Overall the work is solid, well preserved, and with a historical patina coherent with its age, testifying to its authenticity and natural conservation evolution over time.

The painting is accompanied by an antique lacquered frame. Defects, losses, and signs of time are noted, as well as restorations and additions visible along the profiles. The frame itself is included as a courtesy and is not part of the artwork; any damages to it will not be grounds for complaint or cancellation of the order.

Dimensions of the painting: 39 x 49 cm - Dimensions of the frame: 56 x 71 cm

The work is accompanied by a photographic certificate of authenticity, as required by current law.

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