Die Weimarer Malerschule 1860 – 1900

Scheidig, Walther. Die Weimarer Malerschule 1860 – 1900. Leipzig: E. A. Seemann, (1991). First edition. 4to. 248pp. Blind-stamped light green cloth with original color illustrated dust jacket. Profusely illustrated work on the “Weimarer Malerschule” (Weimar Painter School). In 1860, Count Carl Alexander von Sachsen-Weimar und Eisenach founded the “Großherzoglich Sächsische Kunstschule” in Weimar leading to the ‘creation’ of the “Weimarer Malerschule,” which was a precursor to “Freilichtmalerei” (outdoor painting) and Impressionism in Germany. Work contains many photographic color & b/w reproductions of painters of the movement from 1860 – 1900 such as Max Liebermann, Franz Lenbach, Kurt Buchholz, Paul Tübbecke, Albert Brendel, Otto von Kamecke and many others. Text in German. Minor age wear, scuffing and creasing on dj. Dust jacket in good+, book in very good to near fine condition. g. Hardcover. (33883) $50