Wilhelm Jett, Impressionist Pastoral Scene Landscapes 367 achieved for ‘Drei Krokodile

367 achieved for ‘Drei Krokodile in historischem Interieur’ at an auction in 1999

Artist’s auction highlight: £105

Daniel Sherrin (1868-1942)

A charming early 20th-century landscape painting depicting a coastal view and heathland by Danish artist

Or a singer perhaps

Wilhelm Jett, Impressionist Pastoral Scene Landscapes 367 achieved for ‘Drei KrokodileA charming 19th century pastoral scene by German painter, Wilhelm Jett (b. 1846). On the surface, its a simple depiction of a shepherd and his flock. But dig a little deeper and its potentially an early example of plein air painting. Jett created this little piece in 1872 when critics and academies preferred a finer approach to landscape painting. Artists that challenged the status quo were generally derided and referred to as amateurs. Yet,