Portrait of Hans Aescher

The 2 Most Famous Hans Aescher Paintings, Each One of a Kind

Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by Hans Aescher in our catalogue

In short

Peasant women in national costume (1900) is the Hans Aescher painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Muzeul National Cotroceni, Bucharest. Among the 2 works of Hans Aescher in our catalog, these 2 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.

1866 – 1937 Most works: Muzeul National Cotroceni

Top 10 paintings by Hans Aescher, through the gallery's eye

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Peasant women in national costume (1900) by Hans Aescher

Peasant women in national costume

1900 · Muzeul National Cotroceni, Bucharest

Hans Aescher (1866 - 1947), a painter and graphic artist of German origin, is the author of numerous watercolor and graphic works, among which there are some owned by Cotroceni National Museum. Among them there is this beautiful watercolor, representing two peasant women, wearing traditional costumes, with veils and special sandals. One holds a bag in a hand and the other is using an umbrella as a cane. The bright…

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Peasant woman in a cart with horse by Hans Aescher

Peasant woman in a cart with horse

This watercolor depicting a woman in a horse-drawn carriage is actually focusing on the horse, which is very rendered in details, opposing to the woman who is almost suggested with three color marks. On the left side, in the background (which can be the exterior of a house or a market stall), the artist drew another woman that is barely noticeable. Hans Aescher’s works are very elaborated, focusing on Romanian…

The museums that keep Hans Aescher's originals

The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Hans Aescher Paintings from this list
Muzeul National Cotroceni, BucharestMuzeul National Cotroceni Bucharest 2 Peasant women in national costume, Peasant woman in a cart with horse

Hans Aescher across the years: the unique originals of each

All the dated Hans Aescher originals shown here belong to a single year, 1900: they appear in order of fame.

Works per year

Pick a year to see its originals.

Hans Aescher's paintings: questions for the gallery

What is the single most famous work of Hans Aescher?Reveal the answer

Peasant women in national costume (1900).

At what age did Hans Aescher create Peasant women in national costume?Reveal the answer

34 years old: Peasant women in national costume dates from 1900, and Hans Aescher was born in 1866.

How many works by Hans Aescher are known?Reveal the answer

Our catalog holds 2 works by Hans Aescher.

Where can the most famous Hans Aescher originals be seen?Reveal the answer

Mostly in Muzeul National Cotroceni (Bucharest). The museum table above lists them all.

What Hans Aescher originals can I see at the Muzeul National Cotroceni?Reveal the answer

Peasant women in national costume and Peasant woman in a cart with horse: the Muzeul National Cotroceni, Bucharest holds 2 of the works on this page.

Hans Aescher: a portrait of the artist

introduction to hans aescher

hans aescher was a romanian artist born in 1866, known for his orientalist works, particularly those depicting middle eastern landscapes and figures. his work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 93 usd to 1,740 usd.

early life and career

aescher's early life is not well-documented, but it is known that he was born in romania and began his artistic career at a young age. he is believed to have studied art in bucharest, where he developed his skills as a painter and graphic artist.

artistic style

aescher's artistic style is characterized by his use of watercolor and his focus on traditional romanian motifs and customs. his paintings often feature peasant women in national costume, with bright colors and intricate details. one of his most famous works is peasant woman in a cart with horse, which is now housed in the muzeul national cotrocenci in bucharest.
  • watercolor was aescher's medium of choice, and he used it to create vivid and detailed paintings.
  • his focus on traditional romanian motifs and customs sets his work apart from other artists of the time.
  • aescher's use of bright colors and intricate details adds to the overall beauty of his paintings.

notable works

some of aescher's notable works include peasant women in national costume, which features two women wearing traditional costumes, and gold room of the queen mary, which sold for a record price of 1,740 usd at auction.

legacy

aescher's legacy as an artist is still celebrated today, with his works being offered at auction and featured in various museums and galleries. his use of watercolor and focus on traditional romanian motifs and customs have made him a beloved figure in the art world.
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conclusion

in conclusion, hans aescher was a talented artist who left a lasting legacy in the art world. his use of watercolor and focus on traditional romanian motifs and customs have made him a beloved figure, and his works continue to be celebrated today.