Herzog, Hermann Ottomann (1832 – 1932). On the Promenade of Lake Garda. (1894)

Hermann Ottomar Herzog’s “On the Promenade of Lake Garda” is a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting that captures the essence of nature and the sublime beauty of the European landscapes he traversed. Painted in 1894 and measuring 54.5 x 75, the artwork boasts Herzog’s signature in the lower right corner and an inscription on the reverse. Herzog, a student of Andreas Achenbach at the Düsseldorf Academy, was known for his refined and intricate technique. His travels in the 1850s and ‘60s saw him render landscapes filled with majestic waterfalls and turbulent skies. These artworks gained him recognition at prestigious venues like the Paris Salon and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. His clientele included royalty and aristocracy, such as Queen Victoria and Emperor Alexander II of Russia. Today, Herzog’s masterpieces grace various renowned museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.