Büchtger, Robert (1862 – 1951). At Lake. (1920s-1930s)

Oil on canvas painting “At Lake” from the 1920s-1930s period by renowned artist Robert Büchtger (1862 – 1951) showcases a sublime landscape. Robert Büchtger, born in St. Petersburg, was a prominent landscape painter, portraitist, and illustrator who studied in the Polytechnical School in Riga. He later became the apprentice of well-known Russian artists Gavriil Kondratenko and Ivan Shishkin. In 1889, Büchtger moved to Munich, Germany, where he stayed until the end of his life. This specific piece, marked lower on the right as “Rob. Büchtger,” encapsulates the pastoral mood and sensual light transferring that bewitches the spectator. A highly professional work, this painting reflects the mastery of the Munich artist.