The Quiet Observer of Landscapes Born in the German town of Rot an der Rot, Theodor Her entered a world that would shape his sensitive eye for the natural environment. The son of a notary, he was steered toward the formal study of art at the art school in Stuttgart. Under the guidance of Karl Josef von Neher, he began to master the nuances of light and form. His early years were defined by this rigorous training, which provided the fo…