Ludwig Hans Fischer (Austrian, 1848-1915), /, .
Updated August 22, 2026
| Lot number | 66 |
| Estimate | 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD |
| Auction | International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics |
| Date | August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. |
| Location | New Mexico, New Mexico |
Oil on canvas depicting a herd of elephants advancing through an African landscape. The composition centers on a dominant elephant with raised trunk, accompanied by several members of the herd moving through tall grasses beneath an expansive sky. The work displays a naturalistic treatment of wildlife and reflects the fascination with exotic subjects characteristic of late nineteenth-century European Orientalist and travel-inspired painting. Ludwig Hans Fischer was an Austrian painter and illustrator recognized for his depictions of North Africa, the Middle East, and other regions visited during his extensive travels. His works often explored distant cultures, landscapes, and wildlife through a combination of academic technique and documentary observation. Framed. Dimensions: Unframed: 17 3/4 x 26 3/8 Framed: 29 1/2 x 37 3/4 Provenance: Private collection.
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