The best-loved painting by Max Liebermann is Fri time på Amsterdam barnehjem (1876). Self Portrait with Kitchen Still LIfe (1873) and Corner of a Dutch Village with Washing Hung up to Dry (1890) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 280 works by Max Liebermann: here are the 100 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
Max Liebermanns "Free Hour at Amsterdam Orphanage" fra 1876 er et verk som fanger essensen av hverdagslivet i det viktorianske Amsterdam. Det er ikke en krønike, men snarere et øyeblikksbilde – et stille øyeblikk der kvinner og barn samles i en utendørs gårdsplass, omgitt av en atmosfære rik på sosial interaksjon og kulturell arv. Bildet inviterer oss inn i en verden av enkelhet og fellesskap, et bilde som forteller en…
To stand before Max Liebermann’s Self Portrait with Kitchen Still Life is not merely to observe a painting; it is to step directly into the vibrant, sun-drenched moments of late nineteenth-century Berlin. Created in 1873, this oil on canvas captures more than just a likeness; it encapsulates the artist's profound belief that true beauty resides within the quotidian—the humble objects and simple acts of daily life. Liebermann, a master whose…
The air feels heavy with the scent of damp fabric and the salt of a nearby coast. In this corner of a Dutch village, time seems to pause, caught in the soft, overcast light of 1890. A white building dominates the immediate view, its red door and blue shutters providing the only sharp interruptions to the muted, earthy tones of the village. Above the doorway, laundry hangs from a line,…
This 1918 impressionist painting by Max Liebermann presents a black and white portrait of Richard Strauss. The subject is depicted sitting in a chair with his hands clasped together, wearing a suit and tie. He is shown with a mustache and appears to be looking directly at the viewer. To provide depth to the scene, the background features a curtain behind the seated man.
There is a certain quietude found in the middle of a crowd, a feeling captured here in 1905. In Restaurant De oude Vink, we find ourselves seated among patrons enjoying a meal under the dappled shade of trees. The scene is one of casual, unhurried leisure. Green chairs are scattered around tables, some occupied by figures lost in conversation, others left empty as if the guests have only just stepped…
An older man sits in a moment of quiet creation, his presence filling the space with a heavy, contemplative dignity. He faces the viewer directly, his gaze steady and unblinking, even as his hands remain occupied with the tools of his trade. In his right hand, he holds a palette, while his left hand brings a brush toward an easel, capturing a fragment of life in real-time. The light enters…
The Preserve Makers is a somber and intimate realist painting that captures a group of women gathered within a dimly lit, rustic interior. The composition is dense and crowded, utilizing a shallow depth of field that brings the figures into the immediate foreground to create a sense of enclosure and shared labor. These women are engaged in the communal task of preparing vegetables, their presence evoking a sense of quiet…
This portrait of Alfred von Berger was painted by Max Liebermann in 1905. It presents the subject as a middle-aged man, captured in a three-quarter length composition. The sitter is positioned centrally, offering a sense of quiet presence that invites a closer look at his character.
The farrier (Beim Hufschmied) is an oil on panel painting by Max Liebermann. Created about 1874, the work belongs to the genre art category. It captures a specific…
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Max Liebermann's 1922 portrait of Albert Einstein isn’t merely a likeness; it’s a carefully constructed distillation of intellect, contemplation, and the burgeoning promise of a revolutionary mind. Painted…
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The artwork titled Portrait Study of Emil Rathenau was executed by the artist Max Liebermann in 1908. This oil on cardboard work depicts Emil Rathenau, a German industrialist…
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In this 1909 oil painting, titled Portrait Dr. Wilhelm Bode, the artist Max Liebermann presents a formal study of a man of significant intellectual standing. The work captures…
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In the quietude of Max Liebermann’s 1876 masterpiece, “The Siblings,” time seems to suspend its forward march, allowing a singular moment of human connection to breathe. This monochrome…
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We are looking at Swimmers, a work by Max Liebermann that captures a quiet, unposed moment of daily life. Also known by the title Swimming boys, this painting…
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The artwork is titled Copy of the Bohémienne after Frans Hals (Young woman). This oil painting was executed by the artist Max Liebermann. The subject is a single…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann’s "Dutch Farmhouse with Woman" is to step across the threshold of time and into a moment suspended in golden, gentle light. This 1882…
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Study: Bust of a Man / Bust of a Woman – Two-sided Painting is an oil painting by Max Liebermann. Executed in 1875, the work originated in Paris,…
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The painting titled Self-Portrait with sports cap at the easel is a work by the artist Max Liebermann. Created in 1925, this oil on canvas depicts the artist…
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The painting titled A Dutch lacemaker (Eine holländische Klöpplerin) is an oil on canvas work by the artist Max Liebermann. This specific piece was executed in 1881. The…
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A dignified and somber oil portrait of an elderly man, rendered with expressive, painterly brushstrokes that convey a sense of psychological depth and realism. The composition is a…
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The painting, titled The Surgeon Dr. Ferdinand Sauerbruch, is an oil on canvas created in 1932. The portrait depicts a man wearing glasses and a white coat, seated…
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Max Liebermann's "Digging for Potatoes in the Dunes at Zandvoort," painted in 1895, isn’t merely a depiction of a rural scene; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on labor,…
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To stand before this selfportrait is to encounter not merely a likeness, but a carefully considered meditation on identity itself. Painted in 1922 by Max Liebermann, this bust…
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Subject and Setting The canvas opens onto a modest flax barn in the Dutch village of Laren, where a dozen women and children labor under the soft glow…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann's "On the Beach at Noordwijk" is to be instantly transported to a sun-drenched afternoon, a moment suspended in the golden embrace of early…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann's "Children Bathing in the Sea" is to be instantly transported to a perfect summer afternoon. This painting is more than just a depiction…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann’s Flower Terrace in the Wannsee Garden, Facing East, is to step directly into a moment suspended between vibrant life and profound tranquility. This…
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Max Liebermann’s Recess in the Amsterdam Orphanage - View of the Inner Courtyard, Study, painted in 1876, transports us to a moment suspended in time—a vibrant tableau of…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann’s Terrace in the Garden near the Wannsee toward Southwest is to step directly into a moment suspended in time—a breath of pure, sun-drenched…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann’s Flowers at the Gardener's House toward the Northwest (sketch) is to step directly into a moment suspended by sunlight and gentle activity. This…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann’s depiction of The Flower Terrace in the Wannsee Garden, Facing Northwest, is to step through a veil and into a moment suspended in…
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Max Liebermann’s “Old Men’s Home in Amsterdam, Study,” painted in 1880, offers a poignant and intimate portrayal of everyday life. This oil on canvas painting, residing within the…
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Study Head of a Man: A Glimpse into Liebermann's Artistic Soul The "Study Head of a Man," also known as "Sephardic Jew with a Prayer Shawl, Facing Left,"…
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This oil on canvas, titled View of the Wannsee with sailing boats, was painted by Max Liebermann in 1924. The work measures 96 cm in height and 115…
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In the quietude of a summer afternoon, Max Liebermann invites us to step through a threshold of greenery into a world where time seems to pause. View over…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann's depiction of The Terrace in the Wannsee Garden toward the Northwest is to step directly into a moment suspended in time—a breath of…
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Max Liebermann's "Parrot Avenue," painted in 1902, is a captivating example of Impressionism that transports viewers to a vibrant scene of urban life. Measuring 88 x 72 cm,…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann’s Table with Pieces of Meat is to step directly into the warm, luminous heart of late nineteenth-century Berlin. This oil on canvas from…
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In the gentle embrace of Max Liebermann’s 1885 masterpiece, Amsterdam Orphans in the Garden, we are invited into a moment of profound tranquility and quiet connection. The scene…
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In the quiet, contemplative depths of Max Liebermann’s 1932 masterpiece, The Surgeon, Ferdinand Sauerbruch, we are invited into a moment of profound psychological stillness. The painting presents a…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann's Outdoor Garden on the Havel, Nikolskoe is to be instantly transported to a moment suspended in golden light—a quintessential Parisian or Berlin afternoon…
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In the gentle embrace of 1924, Max Liebermann captured more than just a landscape; he bottled a feeling of profound tranquility. The Cutting Garden in Wannsee toward the…
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To gaze upon Max Liebermann's "Flowers at the Gardener's House" is to step through a portal into a moment suspended in perfect, sun-drenched tranquility. This 1927 masterpiece, executed…
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In the quietude of a Prussian afternoon, Max Liebermann’s 1916 masterpiece, Terrace in the Garden near the Wannsee toward Northwest, invites the viewer into a sanctuary of cultivated…
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The Max Liebermann painting, The Circular Bed in the Hedge Garden with a Woman Watering Flowers, is a beautiful depiction of a serene garden scene. Created in 1925,…
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Jewish Street in Amsterdam is an oil painting by Max Liebermann. Created in 1908, the work depicts a bustling street market scene located in Amsterdam. The subject matter…
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In the quietude of a Prussian afternoon, Max Liebermann captures a moment of profound serenity in his 1916 masterpiece, Terrace in the Garden near the Wannsee towards Northwest.…
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The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Max Liebermann | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alte Nationalgalerie |
Berlin | 17 | Portrait of Richard Strauss, Portrait Study of Emil Rathenau, Portrait Dr. Wilhelm Bode |
 Hamburger Kunsthalle |
Hamburg | 8 | The Net Menders, The Terrace at the Hotel Louis C. Jacob in Nienstedten on the Elbe, A Dutch lacemaker |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
München | 7 | Self portrait in painting smock (Selbstbildnis im Malkittel), Children Bathing in the Sea, Still life of meat (Fleischstillleben) |
 Wallraf-Richartz-Museum |
Köln | 6 | Two riders on the beach, Self-portrait, The artist's daughter riding |
 Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe |
Karlsruhe | 5 | The farrier, The Basketweavers (Die Korbflechter), Copy of the Bohémienne after Frans Hals (Young woman) |
 Stadtisches Museum |
Gelsenkirchen | 3 | Self Portrait with Kitchen Still LIfe, The Flower Terrace in the Wannsee Garden, Facing Northwest |
 Kunsthalle Bremen |
Bremen | 3 | Self-portrait, Parrot Avenue |
 Staatliche KunstSammlungen Dresden |
Dresden | 3 | Alfred von Berger, On the Alster in Hamburg |
Max Liebermanns "Free Hour at Amsterdam Orphanage" fra 1876 er et verk som fanger essensen av hverdagslivet i det viktorianske Amsterdam. Det er ikke en krønike, men snarere…
The air feels heavy with the scent of damp fabric and the salt of a nearby coast. In this corner of a Dutch village, time seems to pause,…
There is a certain quietude found in the middle of a crowd, a feeling captured here in 1905. In Restaurant De oude Vink, we find ourselves seated among…
This 1918 impressionist painting by Max Liebermann presents a black and white portrait of Richard Strauss. The subject is depicted sitting in a chair with his hands clasped…
Max Liebermann's 1922 portrait of Albert Einstein isn’t merely a likeness; it’s a carefully constructed distillation of intellect, contemplation, and the burgeoning promise of a revolutionary mind. Painted…
The painting, titled The Surgeon Dr. Ferdinand Sauerbruch, is an oil on canvas created in 1932. The portrait depicts a man wearing glasses and a white coat, seated…
Fri time på Amsterdam barnehjem (1876), followed by Self Portrait with Kitchen Still LIfe (1873) and Corner of a Dutch Village with Washing Hung up to Dry (1890).
Max Liebermann, born in 1847, was 29 years old: Fri time på Amsterdam barnehjem dates from 1876.
Fri time på Amsterdam barnehjem, Self Portrait with Kitchen Still LIfe, Corner of a Dutch Village with Washing Hung up to Dry, Portrait of Richard Strauss, Restaurant De oude Vink, Self-portrait, The Preserve Makers, Schreitender Bauer, KIRCHGANG IN Laren and Alfred von Berger. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
280 works by Max Liebermann are in our catalogue, dated 1865 to 1932.
Mostly in Alte Nationalgalerie (Berlin), Hamburger Kunsthalle (Hamburg) and Bavarian State Painting Collections (München); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1910s, which gave 18 of the 100 works on this page, Portrait of Richard Strauss among them.
The earliest canvas here is Portrait of Felix Liebermann (1865); the latest is The Surgeon Dr. Ferdinand Sauerbruch (1932).
Man (10), Portrait (6) and Garden scene (6), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 29 of the 100 works on this page.
Impressionist painting, as the canvases on this page show.
The Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin holds 9 of the works on this page, among them Portrait of Richard Strauss, Portrait Study of Emil Rathenau and Portrait Dr. Wilhelm Bode.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
