Joseph Emanuel Weiser

A German artist of the academic realist tradition, Joseph Emanuel Weiser (1847-1911) was born in Munich, Germany. He studied art at the Munich Academy under the guidance of Wilhelm von Diez, the famous German painter and illustrator from the Munich Academy. Weiser made a number of study trips through Germany, Austria and Italy before settling down in Munich.

Weiser’s artistic oeuvre was extensive and versatile. He painted still lifes, portraits, genre paintings, history paintings, landscapes as well as works with biblical and mythological iconography. Weiser is specially known for his genre paintings through which he portrayed scenes featuring different sections of German society. His practice highlights the socio-cultural fabric of 19th-century German society. Portraying the aristocratic class as well as the social life of the bourgeoisie, the native scenes and countryside life feature his works.

Through his artworks, Weiser brought to life the evolving cultural scene of the past and its historical legacy through great singers, popular theatre in the 18th century, customs surrounding weddings, festivities and stories from local German folklore. Weiser’s works have been offered at various auctions multiple times and are presented by several reputed art portals to view and invest. Joseph Emanuel Weiser passed away in Munich.