Rudolf Jordan
1810–1887 · German · 14 artworks
RomanticismGenre paintingNarrative scenesDetailed depiction of everyday lifeUse of light and shadow to create atmosphereEmphasis on emotional expression
artist bio
Rudolf Jordan was a German painter associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting, known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life, particularly of the rural and coastal populations. His work often focused on themes of family, work, and the sea, reflecting a Romantic interest in the common person and the beauty of nature.
what you'll learn
Studying Jordan's work allows students to explore Romantic genre painting and its focus on narrative, emotion, and the depiction of ordinary people. Students can learn about composition, color palettes, and the use of light to create atmosphere and convey stories.
related: Caspar David Friedrich, Gustave Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet
14 artworks
In the Osteria, called ''The Snake bar''
1878
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Wedding in Heligoland
1855
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Expectation
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Fisher Families on the Coast
1853
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Storm by the coast
1886
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At the Cliffs of Helgoland
1860
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Storm bells a Heligoland
1885
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Ship winds in Normandy
1843
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Mother with child
1858
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Soup Day in a French Abbey
1868
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Interior with an elderly couple and a view of the sea
1875
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Helgal, Lootsen Family
1857
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Young fishermen play with the catch
1845
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Waiting for supper
1868
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