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The 1 Most Famous Georg Grimm Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Georg Grimm in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Georg Grimm left, the most famous is Rochedo da Boa Viagem (1887), in the collection of the Museu Antonio Parreiras, Rio de Janeiro. Our catalog holds 1 works by Georg Grimm; the gallery has kept the 1 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1846 – 1887, Immenstadt im Allgäu
Most works: Museu Antonio Parreiras
Georg Grimm's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Georg Grimm's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Georg Grimm | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museu Antonio Parreiras |
Rio de Janeiro | 1 | Rochedo da Boa Viagem |
Georg Grimm year by year: the originals that define each
1887 is the year of every dated Georg Grimm work in this selection: here they are, ranked by fame.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Collectors' questions about Georg Grimm's paintings
Which work is Georg Grimm most famous for?Reveal the answer
Rochedo da Boa Viagem (1887).
What age was Georg Grimm when Rochedo da Boa Viagem was made?Reveal the answer
41 years old: Rochedo da Boa Viagem dates from 1887, and Georg Grimm was born in 1846.
How many paintings did Georg Grimm leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 1 works by Georg Grimm.
In which museums do Georg Grimm's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Museu Antonio Parreiras (Rio de Janeiro). The museum table above lists them all.
Georg Grimm: life and work
The Life and Travels of Georg Grimm
Johann Georg Grimm was a German painter, designer, and decorator. Born in 1846, he was the son of a carpenter and initially trained for that trade. His interest in art began while working at Rauhenzell Castle, where he became fascinated by art books. After studying in Munich under Karl von Pilotty and Franz Adam, he traveled extensively through Italy, North Africa, Spain, France, and England. In the late 1870s, he arrived in Brazil, settling in Rio de Janeiro.
In Brazil, Grimm worked on various projects, including painting topographical pictures of properties for owners of nearby fazendas with photographic precision. He also participated in decorations at the Liceu Literário Português and exhibited works at the Sociedade Propagadora das Belas Artes, where he received a Gold Medal. His career included a period teaching at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, though disagreements over teaching methods led to his resignation and the formation of the "Grupo Grimm" with students such as Giovanni Battista Castagneto and Antônio Parreiras.
Later Years and Legacy
Following his time in Rio de Janeiro, Grimm traveled through Greece, Turkey, Palestine, and Egypt before returning to Brazil. He worked in Minas Gerais, painting curtains for the opera house in Sabará and depicting coffee plantations. After being diagnosed with tuberculosis, he traveled to Wengen and later to Merano and Palermo. He died in a hospital in Palermo in 1887.