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Georg Friedrich Kersting Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Georg Friedrich Kersting · 1785 – 1847

On Outpost Duty

1815 · Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 46 x 35 cm

Explore 'On Outpost Duty' by Georg Friedrich Kersting (1815). A realistic Biedermeier painting depicting Prussian rangers, showcasing romantic lighting & a somber mood. Discover 19th-century German art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Caspar David Friedrich in his Studio

1812 · Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 51 x 40 cm

A captivating portrait of Caspar David Friedrich by Georg Friedrich Kersting, showcasing the artist's contemplative studio and his process of translating inner visions into art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Caspar David Friedrich in his Studio

1811 · Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 51 x 40 cm

Admire 'Caspar David Friedrich in his Studio' by Georg Friedrich Kersting – a captivating portrait of the Romantic painter at work, showcasing meticulous detail and artistic atmosphere.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Young Woman Sewing by the Light of a Lamp

1823 · Neue Pinakothek, Munich · original 40 x 34 cm

Experience 'Young Woman Sewing by the Light of a Lamp' by Georg Friedrich Kersting – a serene Biedermeier portrait capturing domesticity and quiet contemplation, painted in 1823.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Penitent Mary Magadalene

1843 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden · original 81.0 x 64.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Niccolò Paganini

1829 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden · original 24.0 x 18.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Man Reading at Lamplight

1814 · Oskar Reinhart Collection, Winterthur · original 48 x 37 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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The Cascade in Frederiksberg Garden near Copenhagen

1808 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 39.0 x 33.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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At the Mirror

1827 · Kunsthalle, Kiel · original 46 x 35 cm

Explore 'At the Mirror' by Georg Friedrich Kersting – a captivating 1827 Romantic oil painting of a solitary woman. Discover its nostalgic beauty & masterful technique.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Portrait of Rector Gottlob Ehrenfried Dietrich

1842 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden · original 32.0 x 26.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Caspar David Friedrich in his Studio (1811)

1811 · Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg · original 54.0 x 42.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Richard Kersting at the harbor pier

1843 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 23.0 x 15.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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The Court-chaplain Reinhard's Study

1811 · Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 47.0 x 37.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Still life with flowers

1834 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden · original 32.5 x 39.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Woman at the spinning wheel and drum boy with saber

1828 · original 40.0 x 49.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Hermann Kersting as landscape painter

1843 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 22.8 x 15.1cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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The wreath maker

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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At the Outpost

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Embroidery woman.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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The Painter Gerhard von Kügelgen in his Studio

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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On outpost

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Embroidery woman

1827 · original 47.5 x 36.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Couple at the window

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Embroidery woman

1812 · original 47.2 x 37.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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Apollo with the Hours

1822 · original 96.0 x 69.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 25 artworks by Georg Friedrich Kersting
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The artist

Georg Friedrich Kersting

1785 – 1847

Quick facts

Born1785, Güstrow, Germany
Museums on APSAlte Nationalgalerie, Hamburger Kunsthalle, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Neue Pinakothek, Bavarian State Painting Collections
Also known asG. F. Kersting, Carl Friedrich Kersting, Fr. G. Kersting, Fr. Georg Kersting, Kersting
Room fitliving room
Top 3 worksOn Outpost Duty, Caspar David Friedrich in his Studio
Topics exploredinterior
Typical colorsearthy
Lifespan62 years

Biography

The Quiet Observer: The Life and Legacy of Georg Friedrich Kersting

In the grand tapestry of German Romanticism, where dramatic peaks and tempestuous skies often dominate the visual narrative, there exists a more intimate, whispered beauty found in the works of Georg Friedrich Kersting. Born in 1785 in the modest village of Gostendorf to a glazier, Kersting’s journey from humble beginnings to the heights of Prussian artistic prestige is a testament to a life dedicated to the profound observation of the everyday. His early training at the Copenhagen Academy between 1805 and 1808 provided him with a foundation of stylistic clarity and meticulous draughtsmanship, earning him a silver medal and instilling in him a precision that would become his artistic hallmark.

Kersting’s life was not merely one of quiet studio contemplation; it was deeply intertwined with the turbulent political currents of his era. Upon moving to Dresden in 1808, he joined the Lützow Free Corps, a patriotic volunteer unit, embodying the spirit of national reform and service. This period of military involvement likely sharpened his eye for detail and human character, experiences that would later inform the psychological depth found in his paintings. It was during this era that he forged one of the most significant artistic bonds of the nineteenth century through his relationship with Caspar David Friedrich. Walking together through the rugged landscapes of the Riesengebirge, Kersting acted as both a companion and a collaborator, producing preparatory drawings that would serve as vital inspirations for Friedrich’s more monumental, sublime landscapes.

The Art of the Intimate: Style and Technique

While his mentor, Friedrich, sought to capture the infinite and the divine through overwhelming natural phenomena, Kersting found his calling in the Biedermeier tradition—a style characterized by a retreat into the domestic, the cozy, and the tranquil. He mastered the genre of interior scenes, transforming simple rooms into stages for quiet human drama. His technique was a sophisticated blend of Romantic sensitivity and a reverence for the seventeenth-century Dutch masters. By employing subtle nuances of light and color, Kersting could breathe life into a sunlit corner or a shadowed study, imbuing domesticity with a sense of dignity and timelessness.

His work is defined by several key artistic elements:

Meticulous Realism: A dedication to the precise rendering of textures, from the grain of wooden furniture to the soft folds of fabric.
Psychological Depth: The ability to capture fleeting moments of contemplation or quiet interaction, suggesting a rich inner life within his subjects.
Luminous Atmosphere: A masterful use of light to create a sense of warmth and peace, often focusing on the way natural light enters a domestic space.
The Beauty of the Ordinary: An elevated focus on everyday objects and scenes, finding profound meaning in the mundane aspects of life.

Historical Significance and Artistic Endurance

The historical importance of Georg Friedrich Kersting lies in his ability to bridge the gap between the sweeping emotionalism of Romanticism and the grounded, observational realism of the Biedermeier period. He provided a necessary counterpoint to the era's more grandiose movements, offering a window into the soul of the German middle class and the sanctity of the private sphere. His collaborations and his ability to translate the spirit of his time into intimate visual poetry ensure his place as a vital figure in European art history.

Through his paintings, Kersting invites us to slow our pace and find wonder in the stillness. He reminds us that greatness is not only found in the epic or the extraordinary, but in the quiet, light-filled moments of our shared human experience. His legacy remains a profound celebration of the beauty found within the boundaries of the home and the heart.

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Georg Friedrich Kersting's works by mood?

The Mood Room of Georg Friedrich Kersting is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

What are the birth city and country of Georg Friedrich Kersting?

Georg Friedrich Kersting was born in Güstrow, in Germany.

Can I visit a virtual museum of Georg Friedrich Kersting's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Georg Friedrich Kersting presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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