Carl von Bergen
1853–1933 · German · 17 artworks
AcademicismDetailed realismGenre paintingFigurative compositionNarrative scenesUse of light and shadow
artist bio
Carl von Bergen was a German painter known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life, particularly those featuring children and peasant families. His work exemplifies the academic style of the late 19th century, characterized by its realism and attention to detail.
what you'll learn
Studying Carl von Bergen's work allows students to understand the principles of academic painting, including accurate representation, composition, and narrative storytelling. Students can also learn about the social and cultural values reflected in genre painting of the late 19th century.
related: William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Jean-Francois Millet, Gustave Courbet
17 artworks
A fun summer day
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Snack time
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Sitting little girl in a peasant interior
1904
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View of Wolfratshausen
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Picking flowers
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The first embellishment
1894
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Our boy
1885
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Woman with girl grinding coffee in kitchen
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Children making silhouettes
1905
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Young peasant woman with her daughters
1917
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The wheat field
1903
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Playing with the chicks
1912
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Mother's joy
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Three Children at the Window
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Creating silhouettes
1885
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Secret correspondence
1891
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The sailing vessel
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