A Life Immersed in Landscape: The World of Richard Alfred Eugen Jettel Richard Alfred Eugen Jettel, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than some of his contemporaries within the Vienna Secession, nevertheless occupies a crucial position in understanding the transition from traditional landscape painting to the burgeoning artistic currents of late 19th-century Europe. Born in 1845 in what is now Croatia – then part of Austria-Hungary – Jettel’s life was one dedicated to capturing the serene beauty and atmospheric nuances of the natural world. His journey, spanning Vienna, Paris, and…