Atualizado em Novembro 2026 · classificado pela nossa pontuação de popularidade (pesquisas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra) · 24 obras de August Becker em nosso catálogo
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Se você conhece uma pintura de August Becker, provavelmente é Stags and Old Oak Near the Wallwitzburg near Dessau (1836). The Jungfrau (1853) e A view of Schloss Waldleiningen (1863) completam as três obras que as pessoas reconhecem de imediato. Nosso catálogo possui 24 obras de August Becker. Abaixo estão as 24 mais conhecidas, cada uma com seu ano, onde encontrá-la e o que a torna especial.
O museu que detém a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de August Becker | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 Royal Collection |
Londres | 23 | The Jungfrau, A view of Schloss Waldleiningen, The Valley of the Dee near Braemar |
Escolha uma década para ver a sua obra de destaque.
No topo da lista está Stags and Old Oak Near the Wallwitzburg near Dessau (1836). Logo atrás: The Jungfrau (1853) e A view of Schloss Waldleiningen (1863).
15 anos. August Becker nasceu em 1821, e Stags and Old Oak Near the Wallwitzburg near Dessau é de 1836.
Stags and Old Oak Near the Wallwitzburg near Dessau, The Jungfrau, A view of Schloss Waldleiningen, The Valley of the Dee near Braemar, Glen Gelder, The Valley of the Dee above Braemar, Caenlochan, Loch Avon, Balmoral e Loch Callater. Encontrará o ano e o museu de cada uma na lista acima.
Temos 24 obras de August Becker em nosso catálogo, datadas de 1836 a 1877.
Encontrará a maioria deles em Royal Collection (Londres). A lista de museus acima apresenta o detalhamento completo.
Em 1860s, mais do que em qualquer outro momento: 16 das 24 obras nesta página datam dessa época, sendo A view of Schloss Waldleiningen delas.
A obra mais antiga aqui é Stags and Old Oak Near the Wallwitzburg near Dessau (1836); a mais recente é The Villa Hohenlohe (1877).
Pode ver 23 das obras nesta página no Royal Collection, Londres, incluindo The Jungfrau, A view of Schloss Waldleiningen e The Valley of the Dee near Braemar.
Sim. Todas as pinturas nesta página estão disponíveis como uma reprodução a óleo pintada à mão ou uma impressão, no tamanho que melhor lhe convier. Basta abrir a página da pintura para fazer o seu pedido.
August Becker did not merely paint scenery; he captured the specific, rugged geography of the nineteenth century. His work belongs to the Düsseldorfer Malerschule, a movement defined by a rigorous approach to landscape that favored structural accuracy over mere sentiment. He moved from the initial guidance of Johann Heinrich Schilbach to the specialized landscape training of Johann Wilhelm Schirmer at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. This technical foundation allowed him to transition from local German vistas to the dramatic, vertical compositions of the North.
His ability to translate geological scale onto canvas earned him a place in the most prestigious collections of his era. In 1854, while studying in London, his work caught the attention of the British monarchy. Prince Albert purchased his painting "The Jungfrau" as a gift for Queen Victoria. This was no minor social victory; it established Becker as a painter of international standing, leading to further acquisitions by the Queen and invitations to visit Scotland and the Isle of Wight.
Becker’s career was defined by his movement through significant European landscapes. He did not stay confined to the Rhine valley, instead seeking out the specific light and form of diverse regions. His travels were purposeful, often dictated by the specific demands of his patrons or the availability of new subject matter.
The sheer volume of his work—over 360 paintings—indicates a highly disciplined professional practice. He was a painter of precision, capable of shifting from the intimate details of the Nahe region to the vast, sweeping scales of Norwegian fjords. His later years saw him teaching, including lessons for Princess Antonia, proving his technical authority was recognized by the aristocracy. While much of his work remains in private or royal hands, with about 80 paintings located in England, his presence in the Kunst Archiv Darmstadt ensures his place in the historical record of German landscape painting.
