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Alexander Eiling

Carl Schuch and France

Alexander Eiling
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This exhibition catalog explores the profound influence of French art on Carl Schuch, one
of the most intriguing painters of the late nineteenth century.

A cosmopolitan artist who traveled between Austria, Germany, Italy, Holland, and France, Schuch absorbed diverse ideas that shaped his distinctive artistic vision. Bridging tradition and modernity, his work blends value painting with liberated brushwork, rich color contrasts, and a deep reverence for the natural world. Influenced by French masters like Courbet, Corot, Daubigny, Manet, Monet, and Cézanne, Schuch perfected his own fluid, rhythmic brushstrokes and luminous color. His still- life paintings and landscapes reflect meticulous explorations of light, and the materiality of paint.

This volume features eight insightful essays covering a range of topics related to Schuch’s development, and artistic environment. Research using the latest art technology provides insights into the genesis of his paintings. Juxtapositions with works by his French contemporaries highlight both shared techniques and Schuch’s unique identity. Richly illustrated with numerous color plates, the book captures the essence of the artist’s mastery and showcases his groundbreaking style and enduring legacy. Perfect for seasoned art lovers and newcomers alike, this volume offers an inspiring analysis of light, color, and form, by an artist who drew deeply from France’s artistic traditions and redefined the possibilities of painting in his time.


Hardcover, 256 pages, 23,0 x 28,0 cm, 9.1 x 11.0 in, 200 color illustrations
ISBN: 978-3-7913-7650-9
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Published:
US December 02, 2025
UK October 07, 2025

Biography

Alexander Eiling

Alexander Eiling was Curator at the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Germany, until 2017. He is Curator and Head of Modern Art at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, since 2018.

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