Fritz Heider, Stormy Landscape With Turbulent Clouds

Fritz Heider, Stormy Landscape With Turbulent CloudsThis early 20th century oil painting by German artist Fritz Heider (1868 1933) depicts a rugged landscape with storm clouds. Earthy tones laid down in broad horizontals break to reveal a channel of light. The sun, wrapped in a turbulent swirl of clouds, emanates from behind cover. On the right, the dark form of a tree in near silhouette cuts into view. Its forceful branches comparable to an explosion. While in the distance, the horizon appears between

who worked for the theatre as a scene painter

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Various animals

a figure is stooping with a heavy case slung over his right shoulder

portrayed the swan as biting Leda’s hand - much like an actual swan would do

Sauter captures a busy coastal vista

Aside from his escapology exploits

A child looking upon the world through fresh eyes

which create a triangle when viewed with the stripe of orange reflection

Signed/dated lower right and held within a 19th-century Baroque-revival gilt frame with twisted acanthus leaf detailing

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