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Severin Roesen Most Popular Paintings

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

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Severin Roesen · 1815 – 1872

Still Life with Strawberries in a Compote

1865 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 41 x 51 cm

A stunning still life by Severin Roesen (1865) featuring luscious strawberries and grapes in a compote, showcasing Dutch Golden Age artistry & American realism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Untitled (D2WW5J)

1865 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Discover abundant fruit still life painting by Severin Roesen (1865), showcasing vibrant apples, grapes, and wine glass artistry; bring this masterpiece of abundance home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life: Flowers and Fruit

1850 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 102 x 128 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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The Abundance of Nature

1855 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond

Explore Severin Roesen's 'The Abundance of Nature,' a stunning Dutch still life masterpiece capturing opulent fruit arrangements and masterful textural detail—a timeless symbol of beauty and fertility.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life

1852 · original 80 x 109 cm

A lush visual spectacle of tropical fruits and vibrant flowers defines this 1852 masterpiece by Severin Roesen, capturing the mid-nineteenth century abundance that you can bring to your own collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life of Flowers and Fruit with a River Landscape in the Distance

1867 · Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth

A vibrant display of lush flowers and ripe fruit unfolds against a serene river landscape in this 1867 masterpiece by Severin Roesen, inviting you to bring the timeless beauty of nineteenth-century still life into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life, Flowers, and Fruit

1848 · original 108 x 83 cm

Discover Severin Roesen’s "Still Life, Flowers & Fruit" (1848). A lush Dutch Golden Age masterpiece featuring opulent floral arrangements & fruit – a stunning example of 19th-century American art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life with Peaches, Grapes and a Pear

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Fruit and Wine Glass

1860

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Peaches, Grapes, and Apples

original 51 x 60 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life with Basket of Fruit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Fruit Still Life with Champagne Bottle

1848

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still LIfe with Fruit, Two Tiers

1860

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still LIfe - Basket of Apples and Chestnuts on a Table

1854

Admire Severin Roesen’s "Still Life - Basket of Apples & Chestnuts." A lush 1854 masterpiece showcasing Dutch-inspired fruit still life, perfect for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life with Fruit (12)

1855

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life with Fruit on a Ledge

1848

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Summer Flowers in a Glass Bowl

1851

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life of Fruit

1851

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life with Grapes and Fruit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life with Fruit and Champagne

1865

Explore Severin Roesen’s opulent 'Still Life with Fruit & Champagne.' A Dutch Golden Age masterpiece showcasing rich detail & luxurious fruit arrangements. #stilllife #art

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Vase of Flowers with Bird's Nest

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Fruit Composition with Tazza of Strawberries

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Fruit and a Glass of Champagne on a Tabletop

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life with Fruit and Bird's Nest

Indulge in the vibrant detail of Severin Roesen's 'Still Life with Fruit and Bird's Nest.' This stunning reproduction captures a bountiful display of fruit, a delicate nest, and classic 19th-century charm.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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Still Life of Fruit

1862

Discover Severin Roesen’s 1862 Still Life of Fruit – a stunning Dutch Golden Age masterpiece! Meticulous detail, dramatic lighting & opulent abundance await. Explore this realistic oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 120 artworks by Severin Roesen
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The artist

Severin Roesen

1815 – 1872

Quick facts

Gift suitabilityanniversary
Typical colorsphthalo green
Works on APS120
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
NationalityKingdom of Prussia
Art period19th Century
Died1872
Also known asSeverin Rösen, S. Rosen, Severus Roesen, Roesen, セヴェリン・ローゼン

Biography

The Painter of Fruitful Abundance

Severin Roesen remains one of the most enigmatic yet visually rewarding figures in nineteenth-century American art history. A German immigrant whose life story is as much a mystery as it is a testament to the American Dream, Roesen arrived on American shores during a period of profound transformation. Born around 1815 in Boppard, Prussia, his early years were shaped by the rich artistic traditions of his homeland. While the precise details of his formal education remain elusive, there is compelling evidence that he honed his meticulous eye as a porcelain painter in Cologne. This foundational experience in the decorative arts—a craft requiring extreme precision and an intimate understanding of color and texture—would later become the hallmark of his celebrated oil paintings.

His journey to America was marked by both ambition and personal upheaval. After marrying Sophia Jacobina Lambricht in 1847, Roesen traveled through England before arriving in New York in early 1848. This period coincided with a wave of German immigration driven by the political turbulence of the 1848 revolutions. In New York, Roesen quickly sought to establish his reputation, exhibiting eleven paintings with the prestigious American Art-Union between 1848 and 1852. However, the joys of his new life were tempered by tragedy; the death of his first wife in 1849 led him to a second marriage with Wilhelmine Ludwig, with whom he would eventually settle in Pennsylvania, finding a creative sanctuary in Williamsport around 1863.

A Legacy of Opulence and Realism

Roesen’s artistic output is defined by a breathtaking sense of abundance. He was a master of the still life, specifically a genre that drew deep inspiration from the Dutch Golden Age masters of the seventeenth century. His canvases serve as lush visual spectacles, where tropical fruits, vibrant blossoms, and delicate textures are arranged in compositions that feel both bountiful and meticulously ordered. He possessed a singular ability to evoke trompe-l'oeil realism—a technique designed to "fool the eye"—making the dew on a grape or the velvety skin of a peach appear almost tangible to the viewer.

Beyond mere decoration, Roesen’s work often carried deeper symbolic weight. His paintings frequently explored themes of:

Nature's Bounty: The overwhelming variety of fruits and flowers served as a celebration of fertility and the richness of the natural world.
Material Prosperity: In the context of mid-nineteenth-century America, these displays of plenty mirrored the growing economic optimism of a developing nation.
Textural Mastery: His ability to contrast the hard surface of a porcelain bowl with the soft fragility of a flower petal showcased his technical evolution from a decorative craftsman to a fine art master.

Historical Significance and Enduring Influence

Though Roesen’s life ended in mystery—his last dated painting appears in 1872, after which all biographical records cease—his impact on American art remains undeniable. He was a pivotal figure in popularizing the still life genre in the United States, bridging the gap between European classical traditions and a burgeoning American aesthetic. His work provided a window into the national identity of a pre-Civil War America, capturing a sense of stability and prosperity through the lens of nature's generosity.

Today, Roesen is recognized as one of the most significant practitioners of nineteenth-century American realism. His ability to infuse abundance with elegance ensures that his works continue to captivate collectors and historians alike. Whether examining the delicate detail of a bird's nest tucked among fruit or the luminous glow of a wine glass, one finds in Roesen’s oeuvre a timeless celebration of life's most beautiful and fleeting moments.

Questions & Answers

How do I find works by Severin Roesen on a specific theme?

Severin Roesen's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

What aliases or alternate names does Severin Roesen have?

Severin Roesen appears under the alternate names Severin Rösen, S. Rosen, Severus Roesen, Roesen, セヴェリン・ローゼン.

In which movements did Severin Roesen work?

Severin Roesen's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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