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The 25 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Emil Jakob Schindler · 1842 – 1892

Mill Weir in Plankenberg

1891 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna · original 25 x 34 cm

Discover Emil Jacob Schindler's 'Mill Weir in Plankenberg,' a serene Austrian landscape masterpiece. Hand-painted reproductions available at WikiOO.org – exquisite detail & timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Motif from the Prate Krieau

1874 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna · original 27 x 37 cm

Discover Emil Jakob Schindler’s "Motif from the Prate Krieau" – an atmospheric Impressionist landscape painting of Austrian nature. Explore its loose brushwork & tranquil beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Mountain Stream in the Ramau

1868 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna · original 26 x 33 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Duck Hunting in the Prater

1881 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna · original 74 x 100 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Emil Jacob Schindler's Duck Hunting in the Prater! This stunning oil painting captures Austrian hunting culture with masterful detail and atmospheric realism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Forest Lane near Schärfling

1890 · Leopold Museum, Vienna · original 76.3 x 103.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Gosau Mill near Ischl

1883 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna · original 36 x 28 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Moonrise in the Prater Meadows

1878 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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February Atmosphere Early Spring in the Vienna Woods

1884 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna · original 120 x 96 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Meadow in Hacking

1880 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna · original 90 x 68 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Harvest Month in Plankenberg

1890 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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In March

1888 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 91.0 x 160.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Bosnian Refugees in Spalato Cathedral

original 76.0 x 53.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Grazing Cattle in Holland

1875 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Boulevard of Poplars near Plankenberg

1890 · Leopold Museum, Vienna · original 26.2 x 33.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Forest Path with Sheeps (also known as Waldweg mit Schafen)

1875 · Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna

Explore Emil Jakob Schindler's serene Forest Path with Sheeps landscape painting from 1875 – a masterful charcoal drawing capturing the tranquility of Austrian woodlands and reflecting Dutch Masters’ influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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The studio of the painter Heinrich von Angeli in Reichenau

1884 · original 22.0 x 22.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Park Study

1872 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 37.0 x 45.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Flower Garden in Weissenkirchen

1879 · Oberösterreichisches Landesmuseum, Linz

Admire 'Flower Garden in Weissenkirchen' by Emil Schindler! An Impressionistic masterpiece showcasing lush nature & decaying beauty. Explore this 1879 oil painting’s unique style & historical charm.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Vegetable garden in Plankenberg in September

1885 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 84.0 x 109.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Sawmill in Oberösterreich

Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 41.0 x 51.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Picket Fence near a Peasant Dwelling in Goisern (Little Girl with Sheep, Evening Landscape)

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1885 · Moravian Gallery in Brno, Brno

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Sawmill in the morning mist

1886 · original 84.0 x 100.0cm

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Popularity: No. 22 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Woodland path

original 50.5 x 39.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Scene near Haslau an der Donau

1879 · original 50.5 x 62.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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Castle wall in Plankenberg

1887 · original 34.5 x 42.5cm

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Popularity: No. 25 of 74 artworks by Emil Jakob Schindler
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The artist

Emil Jakob Schindler

1842 – 1892

Quick facts

Room fitliving room
Also known asJacob Emil Schindler, Emil Jacob Schindler, J. Emil Schindler, E. J. Schindler, Jakob Emil Schindler
NationalityAustria
Born1842, Vienna, Austria
Creative periodsmature period
Top 3 worksMill Weir in Plankenberg, Motif from the Prate Krieau, Mountain Stream in the Ramau
Museums on APSBavarian State Painting Collections, Leopold Museum, Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Oberösterreichisches Landesmuseum, Moravian Gallery in Brno
Top-ranked workMill Weir in Plankenberg

Biography

Emil Jakob Schindler: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Education

Born: 1842 in Fischamend, Austria.
Schindler’s early life was marked by family tragedy; his father died when he was four years old. His mother remarried, leading to a complex family dynamic.
He initially pursued a military career, joining the army in 1857 and potentially participating in the Battle of Solferino.
In 1860, he abandoned his military aspirations and enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, studying under Albert Zimmermann.

Artistic Influences and Development

Influenced by Dutch Masters: Schindler drew significant inspiration from 17th-century Dutch landscape painters like Meindert Hobbema and Jacob Izaaksoon van Ruisdael, adopting their atmospheric realism.
His early works focused on detailed depictions of nature, gradually evolving towards a more impressionistic style with looser brushwork and an emphasis on light and atmosphere.
Travels to Venice, Dalmatia, France, and Holland broadened his artistic horizons and provided new subject matter.

Career and Major Works

Schindler achieved early success with “Eine Waldschmiede” (A Forest Blacksmith), sold in 1864 shortly after his first public exhibition.
He established himself as a landscape painter, capturing the beauty of the Vienna Woods, the Dalmatian coast, and other scenic locations.
Notable Works Include: “Kaisermühlen on the Danube,” “Mountain Stream in the Ramau,” “February Atmosphere Early Spring in the Vienna Woods”, "Gosau Mill near Ischl", and “Flower Garden in Weissenkirchen”.
In 1885, he began renting Castle Plankenberg, establishing an artists' colony where he taught several students.
He received a commission from Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria to sketch coastal scenery in Dalmatia and Corfu as part of a larger project documenting the Austro-Hungarian monarchy.

Personal Life and Family

Schindler’s personal life was complex, marked by marital challenges and suspected infidelity.
He married Anna Sofie Bergen in 1879, and they had two daughters: Alma Mahler (a renowned composer and author) and Margaretha Julie (Grete).
Rumors circulated regarding the paternity of his daughters, adding a layer of intrigue to his biography.

Achievements and Historical Significance

Awards & Recognition: Schindler was awarded the Reichel-Preis in 1881, boosting his career and financial stability.
He became an honorary member of both the Vienna Academy (1887) and the Munich Academy (1888).
Legacy: Schindler’s work represents a bridge between traditional landscape painting and the emerging Impressionist movement. His atmospheric depictions of Austrian landscapes continue to be admired for their beauty and sensitivity.
As the father of Alma Mahler, he is also remembered as part of a prominent artistic family.

Questions & Answers

Where are Emil Jakob Schindler's artworks grouped by technique?

Emil Jakob Schindler's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

How did Emil Jakob Schindler's art evolve over time?

The Chronicle of Emil Jakob Schindler is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

Can I study Emil Jakob Schindler's use of color across all works?

The color profile of Emil Jakob Schindler's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

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