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Wolfgang HeinzWinter Sunlight in the Forest 20th Century Realist Oil Painting by German Artist1980
1980
$9,571.32
£6,950
€8,129.55
CA$13,093.09
A$14,249.31
CHF 7,553.54
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NOK 95,803.20
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About the Item
Winter Sunlight in the Forest 20th Century Realist Oil Painting by German Landscape Artist, Wolfgang Heinz (1930–2014).
Art measures 32 x 28 inches
Frame measures 39 x 34.5 inches
Wolfgang Heinz
Wintersonnentag im Wald
Circa 1980
Signed lower left
Presented in original Baroque style fram
Description:
A serene winter forest unfolds beneath a pale, luminous sky, where tall pines rise in rhythmic columns and a narrow stream catches the last warmth of low winter light. Snow lies soft and undisturbed along the banks, its cool blues and whites gently offset by golden reflections shimmering on the water’s surface.
Wolfgang Heinz masterfully balances stillness and movement. The vertical architecture of the trees contrasts with the slow, reflective flow of the stream, creating a composition that feels both grounded and quietly expansive. Subtle tonal transitions and refined brushwork reveal Heinz’s deep sensitivity to atmosphere and seasonal light.
Painted during the height of the artist’s mature period, Wintersonnentag im Wald exemplifies the Central European postwar realist tradition, where idealised natural landscapes are rendered with technical assurance and emotional restraint. The scene invites contemplation rather than drama, offering a timeless vision of winter as a place of calm, clarity, and renewal.
This work retains its original hand carved Baroque style frame, enhancing its presence and reinforcing its classical lineage.
Provenance:
Gemäldegalerie Wesner, Konstanz, Germany
Private collection, Cologne, acquired 1980
Von Zengen Kunstauktionen, Germany
Private collection, United Kingdom
Accompanied by the original artist signed certificate of authenticity and original gallery documentation.
Condition:
The painting is in excellent condition, with stable paint surface and well preserved coloration. The frame shows minor age appropriate wear consistent with period.
About the Artist:
Wolfgang Heinz (1930–2024) was a German painter best known for his atmospheric landscapes depicting forests, alpine valleys, and winter scenes. His work is characterised by meticulous observation, refined light handling, and a romantic yet restrained realism. Heinz’s paintings were widely collected throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and continue to appeal to collectors seeking timeless European landscape painting of the postwar era.
Curatorial Note:
Works of this scale and subject matter represent the most desirable segment of Heinz’s output. Winter forest scenes with reflective water elements are particularly sought after for their compositional depth and luminous palette.
Highlights:
European landscape painting
German realist painter
Winter forest landscape
20th century oil painting
Postwar European art
Traditional landscape art
Signed oil on canvas
- Creator:Wolfgang Heinz (1930 - 2014)
- Creation Year:1980
- Dimensions:Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Medium:
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- Condition:Good Condition - Ready to Hang!
- Gallery Location:Preston, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU817317362822
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