An exquisite green pasture before a monumental Alpine landscape: Erler creates atmosphere through the interplay of light and shadow

(1870 Frankenstein – 1946 Ikking/Munich) Shepherd in Engadine. Depicted on an exquisite green pasture before a monumental, austere Alpine landscape, which creates atmosphere through an extremely effective play of light and shadow, stands a simple shepherd with her cattle. This is a representative work by Erlers, who became known primarily for his motifs from Engadine; he was a trained book printer who initially worked as an editor and mainly created drawings. In 1898, Erlers stayed in Samedan in Engadine for treatment of his tuberculosis. There he met fellow artist Giovanni Segantini, who had a lasting influence on his choice of motifs and painting style. Based on this, Erlers developed his own flat, stylized painting style with clear forms and vivid coloration in his lyrical mountain landscapes. Oil, canvas; signed; 95.5 cm x 100.5 cm. In frame.