Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 17

19th Century German Genre Painting Attrib. to Johann Sperl Village Scene

$18,500
£13,960.20
€16,246.24
CA$26,117.02
A$26,208.34
CHF 15,285.02
MX$318,661.46
NOK 175,640.07
SEK 180,636.85
DKK 121,449.21

About the Item

A richly detailed and visually captivating 19th century German genre painting attributed to Johann Sperl, depicting an animated rural village scene filled with figures, animals, and architectural elements evocative of the Romantic and Munich School traditions. Executed with remarkable narrative complexity, the composition reveals new details throughout the scene—from villagers gathered in conversation and women washing garments near the water’s edge, to ducks and domestic animals concealed within the foreground, and a medieval castle rising dramatically in the distant landscape. The painting possesses the layered storytelling quality associated with 19th century European academic genre painting, inviting the viewer deeper into the composition with every inspection. The work bears the inscription “J. Sperl” verso and stylistically aligns with early multi-figure compositions associated with Johann Sperl and the Munich School circle, known for their atmospheric depictions of peasant life and rural European daily activity. The palette is warm and harmonious, with finely rendered figures and architectural passages creating an engaging sense of movement and lived experience. Presented in an impressive period burl walnut veneered frame of substantial scale and depth, which complements the painting beautifully and enhances its old-world European character. A striking statement piece equally suited for traditional, European, or layered modern interiors, offering both strong decorative presence and collector appeal. Suggested Additional 1stDibs Details Creator: Attributed to Johann Sperl Style: Romantic / Munich School / European Academic Period: Late 19th Century Place of Origin: Germany Materials: Oil on canvas, burl walnut veneered frame Art Subject: Genre Scene / Village Scene / Figures / Animals / Landscape Frame Included: Yes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface wear, craquelure, and age-related toning commensurate with a 19th century work. The painting presents exceptionally well and is housed in an impressive period frame displaying warm patina and character consistent with age. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface wear, craquelure, and age-related toning commensurate with a 19th century work. The painting presents exceptionally well and is housed in an impressive period frame displaying warm patina and character consistent with age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Medieval (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface wear, craquelure, and age-related toning commensurate with a 19th century work. The painting presents exceptionally well and is housed in an impressive period frame displaying warm patina and character.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4082150261592

More From This Seller

View All
French Village Scene, Oil on Canvas Painting Village in France

French Village Scene, Oil on Canvas Painting Village in France

Located in Miami, FL

French Village Scene oil on canvas painting This charming French oil painting captures the essence of everyday life in a picturesque French village. The vibrant scene features bustl...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Original Oil Painting of a French Cote d'Azur Village

Original Oil Painting of a French Cote d'Azur Village

Located in Miami, FL

A beautifully executed Impressionist oil on canvas depicting the timeless hillside village of Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera. Painted with expressive palette knife and brushwor...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Original French Oil Painting of a Country Scene by Marcelle Papillaud

Original French Oil Painting of a Country Scene by Marcelle Papillaud

Located in Miami, FL

A striking oil on board painting depicting a country forest scene by French painter, Marcelle Papillaud. Marcelle PAPILLAUD was born in 1888, she painted numerous works of art that...

Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

17th Century Baroque Painting on Copper, Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens

17th Century Baroque Painting on Copper, Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Located in Miami, FL

Old Master Baroque Painting on Copper, Circle of Rubens, 17th Century “Sabine Women”, 17th Century Flemish Baroque Oil on Copper, Attributed to the Circle of Peter Paul Rubens A superb 17th-Century Baroque oil painting on copper, attributed to the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens...

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

French Post Impressionist Landscape Painting, Signed

French Post Impressionist Landscape Painting, Signed

Located in Miami, FL

Original French impressionist oil on board painting depicting the waterways of what may Port Grimaud, near St. Tropez, France. Signed, but artist name is illegible and unknown. Di...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

You May Also Like

Lively rural scene, circle of Adriaen van Ostade, dated 1644.

Lively rural scene, circle of Adriaen van Ostade, dated 1644.

Located in GOUVIEUX, FR

Charming 17th-century genre scene, attributed to the entourage of Adriaen van Ostade, and appraised by Cabinet Turquin. The work vividly illustrates a lively peasant interior, where ...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Original Oil on Board Painting of Italian Village, Italy circa 1800-20

Original Oil on Board Painting of Italian Village, Italy circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

Original oil on board painting; Italian village portrayal with horse, blacksmith/ferrier, dog, horse drawn cart and more. Age related craquelure throughout. Painting will likely ben...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Oil Landscape Painting Depicting a Country Life Scene

French 19th Century Oil Landscape Painting Depicting a Country Life Scene

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French oil on canvas landscape painting from the 19th century, depicting a scene of everyday life in a village. Created in France during the 19th century, this horizontal format oi...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Early 19th Century Belgian Oil on Panel by André Collin

Early 19th Century Belgian Oil on Panel by André Collin

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming turn-of-the-century oil painting on a wooden panel by André Collin depicts a group of four children gathered at the foot of stairs, feeding a young bird. In a masterful...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Oil on Canvas Flemish Antique Interior Scene Painting, 1750

18th Century Oil on Canvas Flemish Antique Interior Scene Painting, 1750

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Antique Flemish painting from the 18th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting an interior scene of a tavern with characters of good pictorial quality. Nice size and pleasant impa...

Category

Antique 1750s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century, Baroque Austran Painting by August Querfurt

18th Century, Baroque Austran Painting by August Querfurt

Located in IT

August Querfurt (1696, Wolfenbüttel - 1761, Vienna) Farmers and villagers at the entrance of a village Oil on panel , cm 38,5 x 51. frame 66 x 53,5 x 4,5 cm The valuable painting, ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Wood