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Samuel Schwarz Paintings: The 6 Most Famous, Through a Gallery's Eye
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 15 works by Samuel Schwarz in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Samuel Schwarz's most famous painting is Harbor in Mallorca (1914), whose original hangs in the Stedelijk Museum, Alkmaar. A Farm in Bergen (1916) and Mallorca (1914) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 15 works by Samuel Schwarz in our catalog, the gallery presents the 6 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
1876 – 1942, Zutphen
Most works: Исторический музей Амстердама
The gallery's top 10 Samuel Schwarz paintings
The museums that keep Samuel Schwarz's originals
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Samuel Schwarz | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Исторический музей Амстердама |
Amsterdam | 4 | Mallorca, Dorpsstraat in the Sun, Still Life |
 Stedelijk Museum |
Alkmaar | 2 | Harbor in Mallorca, A Farm in Bergen |
Samuel Schwarz, the signature paintings of each year
Samuel Schwarz's career on this page runs 14 years, 1912 to 1925: each year appears here with its most famous originals.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Samuel Schwarz's paintings: the gallery answers
Which Samuel Schwarz painting is the most famous of all?Reveal the answer
Harbor in Mallorca (1914), Stedelijk Museum, Alkmaar. A Farm in Bergen (1916) and Mallorca (1914) come next.
How old was Samuel Schwarz on completing Harbor in Mallorca?Reveal the answer
38 years old: Harbor in Mallorca dates from 1914, and Samuel Schwarz was born in 1876.
How many works did Samuel Schwarz create?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 15 works by Samuel Schwarz, dated from 1912 to 1925.
Where do Samuel Schwarz's most famous originals hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Исторический музей Амстердама (Amsterdam) and Stedelijk Museum (Alkmaar). The museum table above lists them all.
When did Samuel Schwarz create the most famous paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1914: 2 of the 6 works on this page were made then, Harbor in Mallorca among them.
Which are Samuel Schwarz's earliest and latest famous works?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Dorpsstraat in the Sun (1912) and the latest Still Life on a Set Table (1925).
Which Samuel Schwarz originals does the Исторический музей Амстердама hold?Reveal the answer
Mallorca, Dorpsstraat in the Sun and Still Life: the Исторический музей Амстердама, Amsterdam holds 4 of the works on this page.
Samuel Schwarz: the artist
A Life Painted in Shadow and Light
Born in Zutphen, Netherlands, Samuel Leser Schwarz lived through a period of profound transformation in the European landscape. Known to many by the name Mommie Schwarz, he moved through the early twentieth century with a spirit that embraced the shifting boundaries of modern expression. His path was not one of quiet tradition, but rather an engagement with the bold, experimental currents of his era.
His existence spanned the turn of the century into the dark years of the 1940s, a time when the very foundations of society were being reshaped by conflict. As a painter and graphic artist, he sought to capture the essence of a changing world through the lens of new movements. His work reflects the tension between the seen and the felt.
The Language of Expression
In his studio, Schwarz found a way to communicate through the raw energy of the Avant-garde and Expressionism. He did not merely record scenes; he interpreted them. One might look at his oil on canvas works, such as Dorpsstraat in de zon from 1912, to see how he handled light and atmosphere. The brushstrokes carry a weight that speaks of the artist's internal response to the subject matter.
His technical approach allowed for a certain fluidity of thought. By working within the realms of both painting and graphic arts, he explored different textures and depths. This versatility helped him navigate the complex artistic dialogues of the early 1900s.
A Legacy Preserved
Though his life reached its end in Germany in 1942, the traces of his vision remain held within significant collections. His contributions to the visual record are found in places such as the Jewish Museum in the Netherlands, where pieces of his history are kept safe from the passage of time.
The importance of his work lies in its connection to the broader movements of his age. He remains a figure whose hand helped shape the experimental spirit of the early twentieth century, leaving behind works that continue to be studied for their unique perspective on the world around him.