Eduard von Grützner (1846 - 1925) – MalovMetaArt Online Digital Museum

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Eduard von Grützner
/1846 - 1925/
Eduard von Grützner was a German painter. He is best known for his humorous and satirical genre scenes, often featuring monks and their mischievous behavior. Grützner studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and began exhibiting his works in the late 1860s. He became a member of the Munich Artists' Association and the Munich Secession, two important artistic organizations of the time. Grützner's paintings were very popular in his lifetime, and he received numerous commissions from wealthy patrons. His most famous work, "The Merry Monks," is a large oil painting that depicts a group of monks drinking, smoking, and playing cards in a tavern. Grützner's skillful use of light and color, as well as his attention to detail, made him one of the most sought-after genre painters of his time. Despite his success, Grützner remained humble and focused on his craft, and he continued to paint until his death in 1925.
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