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Richard Gerstl Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Richard Gerstl 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 Richard Gerstl · 1883 – 1908

Self-Portrait Laughing by Richard Gerstl, 1907

1907

A wide grin and agitated, flecked brushwork capture a sense of mania against a patterned background in this expressive oil on canvas.

View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #1: Self-Portrait Laughing
Art Movement
Expressionism
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 1 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Grinzing by Richard Gerstl

1906
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Post-Impressionism
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Neutrals
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No. 2 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Mathilde Schoenberg in Garden by Richard Gerstl, 1908

1908
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Art Movement
Post-Impressionism
Color Palette
Dark
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No. 3 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Small Self-Portrait (1906)

1906 · Kunsthaus Zug, Zug · original 49.0 x 37.0cm
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No. 4 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Self-Portrait with Palette – Richard Gerstl

1907 · original 186.5 x 58.5cm
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No. 5 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Self-Portrait by Richard Gerstl, 1907

1907
View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #6: Self-Portrait
Art Movement
Pointillism
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Neutrals
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No. 6 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Self-Portrait by Richard Gerstl, 1908

1908
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Expressionism
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No. 7 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Self-Portrait

1907
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No. 8 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Self-Portrait

1908

Explore Richard Gerstl’s haunting ‘Self-Portrait.’ This Expressionist charcoal drawing captures intense emotion & unease through angular lines & dramatic shadows. A unique piece of 1908 Austrian art.

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Art Movement
Expressionism
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No. 9 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Self-Portrait, Richard Gerstl

1907
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Pointillism
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Fragment of a Self-Portrait, Richard Gerstl

1908
View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #11: Fragment of a Self-Portrait
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Expressionism
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No. 11 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Self-Portrait by Richard Gerstl, 1908

1908
View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #12: Self-Portrait
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Expressionism
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No. 12 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Alexander von Zemlinsky, 1908, Richard Gerstl

1908 · Kunsthaus Zug, Zug

Richard Gerstl’s "Alexander von Zemlinsky" (1908) is a captivating Impressionistic portrait in oil. Explore loose brushstrokes, muted blues & atmospheric depth – a unique Viennese masterpiece.

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Impressionism
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No. 13 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Self-Portrait with Palette (1907) by Richard Gerstl

1907

Discover Richard Gerstl’s ‘Self-Portrait with Palette’! This Expressionist masterpiece showcases vibrant blues & purples, impasto texture, & a poignant introspective mood. A unique art piece.

View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #14: Self-Portrait with Palette
Art Movement
Expressionism
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No. 14 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Seated Woman in green dress by Richard Gerstl, 1908

1908

Admire Richard Gerstl’s ‘Seated Woman in Green Dress,’ a haunting Expressionist portrait. Explore visible brushstrokes, dreamlike hues & symbolic elegance of 1908 Vienna.

View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #15: Seated Woman in green dress
Art Movement
Expressionism
Color Palette
Earthy
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No. 15 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Portrait of a Gentleman by Richard Gerstl, 1907

1907
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Pointillism
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No. 16 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Portrait of Mother, Maria Gerstl, unfinished (1908) by Richard Gerstl

1908 · Kunsthaus Zug, Zug

Discover Richard Gerstl’s unfinished ‘Portrait of Mother,’ a raw Expressionist masterpiece. Explore its layered impasto, dynamic brushstrokes & poignant emotionality – a unique piece for art collectors.

View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #17: Portrait of Mother, Maria Gerstl, unfinished
Art Movement
Expressionism
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
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No. 17 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Small street (Nußdorferstraße) (1908) by Richard Gerstl

1908

Gerstl's 'Small street (Nußdorferstraße)' captures a wintry urban scene with loose brushstrokes and muted colors. A solitary figure walks through the snow-covered, imposing architecture of Vienna in 1908.

View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #18: Small street (Nußdorferstraße)
Art Movement
Post-Impressionism
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No. 18 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Richard Gerstl, Anna Baumer (1902)

1902
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Art Nouveau
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Earthy
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No. 19 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Fragment of a smiling self-portrait at full length, Richard Gerstl

1904
View the most popular artwork of Richard Gerstl ranked #20: Fragment of a smiling self-portrait at full length
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Expressionism
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Earthy
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No. 20 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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The Fey Sisters (Karoline ^ Pauline) by Richard Gerstl, 1905

1905
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Post-Impressionism
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No. 21 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Waldemar Unger I by Richard Gerstl

1903
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Post-Impressionism
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No. 22 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Fragment of a smiling self-portrait at full length, detail by Richard Gerstl

1904
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Expressionism
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Dark
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No. 23 of 68 artworks by Richard Gerstl
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Richard Gerstl, Self-portrait in front of blue background (1905)

1905 · Leopold Museum, Vienna · original 159 x 109 cm
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Art Nouveau
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Waldemar Unger II, 1903, Richard Gerstl

1903

Explore Richard Gerstl’s ‘Waldemar Unger II,’ a striking 1903 oil portrait showcasing impasto technique & formal realism. A captivating example of early Expressionism.

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Expressionism
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Earthy
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The artist

Richard Gerstl

1883 – 1908

Portrait of Richard Gerstl
Quick facts
  • Topics exploredportraits, forests, men, famous people, landscape
  • Copyright statusPublic domain
  • Died1908
  • Museums on APSLeopold Museum, Kunsthaus Zug
  • Born1883, Vienna, Austria
  • Creative periodsmature period
  • Lifespan25 years
  • Top-ranked workSelf-Portrait Laughing
Biography

Richard Gerstl: A Tragic Pioneer of Expressionism

  • Born: Vienna, Austria (1883)
  • Died: Vienna, Austria (1908)

Richard Gerstl was an Austrian painter and draughtsman whose brief but intense career placed him at the forefront of early Expressionism. Despite achieving little recognition during his lifetime, he is now considered a pivotal figure in Viennese modern art, known for his psychologically insightful portraits and landscapes that anticipated later developments in German Expressionism. His life was tragically cut short by suicide following a scandalous affair, an event which profoundly impacted his contemporary Arnold Schoenberg.

Early Life and Artistic Development

Born into a prosperous Jewish merchant family, Gerstl’s early life took an unexpected turn when he declared his intention to become an artist. This decision was met with disapproval from his father, leading to a degree of familial tension. After struggling in the traditional Viennese Piaristengymnasium and being expelled for disciplinary issues, Gerstl received private tutoring while pursuing his artistic ambitions. In 1898, at fifteen, he entered the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna under the demanding Christian Griepenkerl. Gerstl quickly grew disillusioned with the academic style and the prevailing trends of the Vienna Secession, famously provoking a harsh rebuke from Griepenkerl.

Artistic Influences and Style

Following his departure from the Academy, Gerstl embarked on a period of self-directed study. Summers spent under Simon Hollósy in Nagybánya exposed him to more liberal artistic approaches. However, further clashes with authority, including a refusal to participate in an imperial procession, led to his expulsion from Hollósy’s studio as well. Gerstl's style was characterized by a raw intensity and psychological depth that set him apart. He rejected the decorative aesthetic of the Secession, opting instead for bold colors, distorted forms, and expressive brushwork. His portraits, in particular, reveal a keen understanding of human psychology, capturing not just physical likeness but also underlying emotional states. Influences can be seen in earlier masters, but Gerstl developed a uniquely personal style that foreshadowed Expressionism’s focus on subjective experience.

Relationships with Schoenberg and the Tragic End

Around 1907, Gerstl became associated with composers Arnold Schoenberg and Alexander von Zemlinsky, who lived in the same building. A close friendship developed between Gerstl and Schoenberg, with Gerstl reportedly instructing Schoenberg in art. This period saw Gerstl produce a series of portraits of Schoenberg, his family, and friends, including several striking depictions of Schoenberg’s wife, Mathilde. A passionate affair ensued between Gerstl and Mathilde, culminating in her departure from Schoenberg in the summer of 1908. Devastated by this loss and facing isolation and a lack of artistic recognition, Gerstl destroyed most of his personal papers and artwork in a desperate act. He subsequently hanged himself in front of a mirror, also inflicting a stab wound upon himself.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Gerstl’s suicide had a profound impact on Schoenberg, inspiring his “drama with music,” Die glückliche Hand (The Lucky Hand). For many years after his death, Gerstl's work remained largely unknown. It was not until 1930 or 1931 that art dealer Otto Kallir organized a posthumous exhibition of his paintings at the Neue Galerie in Vienna. Despite facing challenges from the rising Nazi presence in Austria, Gerstl’s reputation gradually grew, and his importance as a precursor to Expressionism became increasingly recognized. Today, approximately sixty-six paintings and eight drawings are attributed to him. His work is now celebrated for its innovative approach to portraiture and landscape painting, and his tragic life continues to fascinate art historians and enthusiasts alike. Gerstl's legacy lies in his pioneering spirit and his contribution to the development of a new artistic language that prioritized emotional expression over traditional aesthetic conventions.

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Is there a complete list of Richard Gerstl's artworks?

Every work by Richard Gerstl on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

How did Richard Gerstl's art evolve over time?

A chronological account of Richard Gerstl's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

What aliases or alternate names does Richard Gerstl have?

Richard Gerstl appears under the alternate names Ρίχαρντ Γκερστλ, リヒャルト・ゲルストル, 리하르트 게르스틀, Рихард Герстль, Ріхард Герстль.

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