Carl Reichert

Key facts

Lived

1836–1918, Austrian

Movement

• Realism

1. 1836Born on 27 August in Vienna, into a family of artists. His father Heinrich was a portrait and animal painter; his brother, also named Heinrich, became a theatre scenery painter.
2. 1855Studied at the Academy of Drawing in Graz in his late teens under J. Tunner and E. Chr. Moser, after receiving his first art lessons from his father.
3. 1866Studied in Munich and then Rome at age 30, where he worked alongside Ludwig Joh. Passini and Anton Romako, refining his approach to animal and genre painting.
4. 1874Became a member of the Vienna Kunstlerhaus (Artists' Union) at age 38, working in the city from 1869. He sometimes signed paintings with the pseudonym "J. Hartung".
5. 1890At age 54 in Vienna, had established himself as one of the most prolific animal painters in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with small-scale, finely detailed portraits of dogs becoming his signature subject.
6. 1918Died on 5 April in Graz at age 81. He had worked in Vienna from 1869 until relocating to Graz around 1910, leaving behind a large body of animal and landscape paintings.

• What is Carl Reichert known for?+

  Carl Reichert is known for his sentimental and technically proficient paintings of dogs and cats, which were very popular.
• What is Carl Reichert's most famous work?+

  It is difficult to name a single 'most famous work' by Carl Reichert, as his artistic output consisted mainly of animal paintings, particularly of dogs and cats. He was Austrian, born in Vienna in 1836, and he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts there. He died in 1918. Rather than one specific piece, it is more accurate to say that Reichert is best known for his general skill in animal portraiture. He captured the character of domestic animals; his paintings were popular with pet owners wanting a memento of their animals. He worked in watercolour, and his paintings are known for their attention to detail and realistic depictions of fur and features. He also painted genre scenes involving animals.
• What should I know about Carl Reichert's prints?+

  Carl Reichert's prints, like those of many artists, exist in a marketplace with a long history of confusing terminology. Since the late 19th century, commercial print technology allowed for high-quality reproductions, leading to potential deception in the art market. Terms like 'original', 'handmade print', and 'limited edition' have specific meanings to artists and collectors; misuse of these terms can mislead buyers. In response to this confusion and potential for unethical practice, organisations such as the Professional Art Dealers Association of Canada (PADAC) have created definitions to clarify the distinction between an 'original print' and a 'reproduction'. PADAC defines an original print as an image conceived and executed solely as a print, usually in a numbered edition and signed by the artist. Each print is an original, made from a matrix created for that purpose, and individually inked and pulled. A reproduction, however, is a copy of artwork initially conceived in another medium, often produced via photo-mechanical means. To protect themselves in the marketplace, buyers should request documentation sheets and pay close attention to terminology.
• What style or movement did Carl Reichert belong to?+

  It is difficult to assign Carl Reichert to a single movement, but his work can be viewed in the context of Realism, a recurring theme in European art since classical times. Realism emphasises the accurate depiction of surface appearances. The 17th century saw three kinds of Realism: Spanish polychrome sculpture; Caravaggism; and Dutch painting. Realism takes its character from the style of its period. It is related to, but narrower than, "imitation", which, according to classical tradition, is the enactment in formal terms of almost any human act, story, or emotion. Realism does not necessarily imply the logical reconstruction of spatial relationships and proportions. In the 19th century, Realist artists aimed to represent "reality" through close study of detail. This approach was evident in Europe and America. Photography also emerged as a medium aligned with Realist interests, offering a new way of observing and recording nature.
• What techniques or materials did Carl Reichert use?+

  Without specific information about Carl Reichert's methods, a detailed answer is impossible. However, some general observations about artistic techniques can be made. Oil paint is created by mixing pigments with a binding medium, usually linseed oil. The oil is thinned with turpentine. Different effects can be achieved by varying the consistency of the paint, from fluid glazes to thick impasto. The support for a painting is often canvas, prepared with a ground layer. The artist may sketch the composition before applying paint. Brushes of different sizes and materials are used, as are palette knives. Simplicity in materials and methods can allow the artist freedom to create. Experimentation in the studio allows for innovation.
• What was Carl Reichert known for?+

  Carl Reichert was an Austrian artist known for his paintings of animals, particularly dogs and cats. He was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Reichert's work often depicted these animals in domestic settings, displaying a keen eye for detail and a sympathetic understanding of his subjects. Reichert's paintings were popular during his lifetime and continue to be appreciated by collectors today. His art aligns with the Realist movement, which insisted on precise imitation of visual perceptions without alteration. Realism limited its subject matter to facts of the modern world as artists personally experienced them. In Reichert's case, this meant focusing on the animals he observed in his daily life.
• When did Carl Reichert live and work?+

  I cannot provide precise dates for Carl Reichert's life and career from the reference texts. However, the passages do allow for some contextualisation of the period in which he worked. The latter half of the 19th century was a time of considerable change in the art world. Several artists explored new approaches, such as Impressionism and Pointillism. Many artists showed work at the Salon in Paris, while others participated in Impressionist group exhibitions or the Salon des Indépendants. The passages mention various artists who were active during this time, including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, Alfred Sisley, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Paul Signac, and Georges Seurat. These artists, along with others, contributed to a dynamic and evolving artistic culture.
• Where can I see Carl Reichert's work?+

  It is difficult to pinpoint exactly where one might view works by Carl Reichert. However, many museums with collections of Art Deco, or decorative arts from the late 19th and early 20th century, may hold his work. These include institutions in Europe and North America. In the United States, one might try the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (Winter Park, Florida), the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Richmond), or the Wolfsonian at Florida International University (Miami Beach). In Canada, try the Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto). In the United Kingdom, potential locations include the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, the Geffrye Museum (London), the Manchester Art Gallery, the National Museums of Scotland (Edinburgh), and the Victoria & Albert Museum (London). In continental Europe, consider the Bauhaus Archive-Museum fiir Gestaltung (Berlin), the Brohan-Museum (Berlin), the Kunstgewerbe Museum of Decorative Arts (Berlin), the MAK Austrian Museum of Applied Art/Contemporary Art (Vienna), the Museum beim Markt (Karlsruhe, Germany), and the Museum fiir Kunst und Gewerbe (Hamburg).
• Where was Carl Reichert from?+

  The provided passages do not contain information about Carl Reichert's place of origin. Therefore, I cannot answer your question about where Carl Reichert was from. The passages do discuss Viennese history, politics, and society. They mention the Austro-Hungarian Empire's ethnic diversity and the rise of anti-Semitism in Vienna, particularly through figures like Karl Lueger, who became mayor in 1897. The passages also reference prominent Viennese families and their involvement in historical events, including the Nazi era. Some passages discuss the experiences of German-speaking immigrants in the United States, particularly in the context of art and design. These immigrants, including those from Central Europe, contributed to the development of modern art movements and introduced European design ideas to American audiences.
• Who did Carl Reichert influence?+

  Carl Reichert's direct influence is difficult to trace. However, one can examine those artists whose concerns and practices bear similarities to his. Ad Reinhardt, an abstract painter, is one such example. Reinhardt's development shows similarities to Piet Mondrian's, particularly in his move towards abstraction. Reinhardt's early works consisted of closed shapes and contrasting hues on a defined ground. Later, these forms fragmented into gestural marks with darkened colour, integrating figure and ground. Some canvases reduced to black and white, comparable to Mondrian's smaller-scale paintings. Reinhardt also experimented with autonomous colour planes. Reinhardt's writings had an impact on conceptual artists in the 1970s. He explored the possibilities of painting within restricted means. He accepted and challenged the limits of the painting tradition. Although Reinhardt admired Matisse and Picasso, Mondrian was the challenge.
• Who influenced Carl Reichert?+

  Carl Reichert's work shows the influence of Piet Mondrian, the Dutch abstract painter. In the 1940s, Mondrian's approach was important for artists in New York. Sources close to Reichert confirm that he felt Mondrian was one of the few artists who mattered. Although he admired Matisse and Picasso, Mondrian was the real challenge. Reichert wanted to eliminate elements that Mondrian retained. Mondrian's presence was felt in New York even before he arrived in the United States in October 1940. His paintings were known from magazine illustrations, and from the early 1930s, they could be seen at the Museum of Living Art. Some were shown in the 1926 exhibition of the Societe Anonyme in Brooklyn; others in Alfred Barr's Cubism and Abstract Art at The Museum of Modern Art in 1936. In 1936, Reichert studied with Holty at the American Artists' School, the year the AAA was founded. In 1937, he became one of the group's youngest members and began exhibiting with them. His early works show the disparate influences of Mondrian, Miro, Helion, Stuart Davis and Holty.
• Who was Carl Reichert?+

  Without further context, the question "Who was Carl Reichert?" is difficult to answer. There are multiple artists with similar names, and the provided passages make no mention of anyone named Carl Reichert. However, the passages do mention several other artists working around the turn of the century in Austria, France, and Germany. Rudolf Ribarz (1848-1904) was an Austrian artist who studied at the Akademie in Vienna and later moved to Paris. There, he met Eugen Jettel and was exposed to French painting and the Barbizon School. He exhibited at the Paris Salon and in other major European cities. Carl Moll (1861-1945) was another Austrian artist. He was associated with Emil Jakob Schindler and was deeply involved in the Viennese art scene. Rudolf Quittner (1872-1910) was from Austrian Silesia, studied at the Vienna Akademie, and died young in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris.