Otto Recknagel (1845–1926)
Capercaillie in the Mountains, 1909
Impressive large-scale composition depicting a capercaillie perched on a gnarled tree, captured in the act of crowing. The powerful bird dominates the foreground, while a dramatic alpine landscape with snow-covered mountains unfolds in the background, enhancing the sense of wilderness and elevation.
Recknagel, a German painter of animals, landscapes, and historical scenes, studied at the academies in Nuremberg and Munich. His work reflects a strong naturalistic approach combined with a sense of monumentality, particularly evident in this striking depiction of wildlife in its natural habitat.
Presented in a sumptuous original frame with later-added lighting fixture, underscoring the painting’s representative character.
Price: 1.200 €
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