‘The Canary Seller’, large German oil painting by A. F. Schröder

By Schröder, Albert Friedrich (German, 1854-1939)

£25,000

This German genre painting captures a bustling interior scene with richly detailed surroundings, expressive figures, and a warm colour palette.

 

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Description

This superb painting, titled 'The Canary Seller', is an oil on canvas by German artist Albert Friedrich Schröder (1854–1939). Schröder was known for his genre scenes, often depicting daily life and lively social interactions in detailed, narrative compositions. 

Schröder presents a lively gathering in what seems to be an inn or tavern, with various figures engaging in conversation and activity. The central figure is the seller of canaries, with cages visible in the background. His confident body posture suggests he is likely entertaining or negotiating with the patrons. His dog and most loyal companion sits in between his legs and gazes towards the bird cage. Behind him stand a few observers while in front is a potential customer portrayed in deep thought. The painting captures a sense of community and interaction, which is characteristic of genre scenes. All figures are dressed in traditional German clothing, with deep shades predominating. In the background are tables filled with customers being served, but one man on the right side is intriguingly looking at the shopping scene. 

Schröder very effectively painted this piece, utilising lighting and colours to highlight the most important people in the scene. 

The painting is framed in a carved giltwood frame mounted with a title plaque reading ‘The Canary Seller / Albert Friedrich Schröder / 1854-1939’. The canvas is signed in the lower left ‘F. Schröder’. 

This artwork exemplifies Schröder’s ability to create a detailed, immersive scene that tells a story and would look superb in the appropriate setting. 

Canvas: Height 80cm, width 109cm
Frame: Height 115cm, width 143cm, depth 13cm

Details

Artist / Maker
By Schröder, Albert Friedrich (German, 1854-1939)
Country of Origin
German
Date of Manufacture
c. 1900
Period
Early 20th Century
Style
Figurative Art, Genre
Material
Oil on Canvas
Colour
Multi-coloured

Dimensions

Height
115 cm / 45.3 inches
Width
143 cm / 56.3 inches
Depth
13 cm / 5.1 inches

Reference:
17726

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