Robert Gleich (1859-1912) - Gebirge

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

Oil on canvas, 32 x 47 cm, signed. Canvas backstamped with "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 and yellowed varnish, which lends 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 evocative depictions of coastal landscapes, sailing ships, and maritime scenes, which are classified within realism and the romantic late phase of landscape painting. His paintings are characterized by meticulous execution, finely tuned lighting, and an atmospheric portrayal of sky and water.
Gleich’s works often explore the interplay of natural forces and human presence, appearing 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 in the German-speaking world during his lifetime. Today, Robert Gleich’s paintings 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.