19th Century

wilhelm schreuer

Born 1866 Died 1933

Wilhelm Schreuer: A Master of Düsseldorf’s Intimate Scenes Wilhelm Schreuer, born in Wesel on September 28th, 1866, and passing away in Düsseldorf on November 11th, 1933, remains a quietly significant figure within the broader landscape of late 19th-century German art. Associated deeply with the Düsseldorfer Malerschule – the Düsseldorf School of Painting – Schreuer carved out a distinctive niche for himself through his evocative depictions of everyday life, particularly focusing on the convivial atmosphere of inns, restaurants, and social gatherings. His work isn’t characterized by grand na…

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The Subject Atlas

A chart of wilhelm schreuer's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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wilhelm schreuer

1866 - 1933

The Subject Atlas

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Threads — Shared Context

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