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Friedrich Boser Most Popular Paintings

The 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser 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 · 9 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Friedrich Boser · 1809 – 1881

Childhood Friends

1855 · Lenbachhaus, Munich · original 42 x 30 cm

Carl Spitzweg’s ‘Childhood Friends’ (1855) is a romantic oil painting of two gentlemen in a serene garden setting. Explore this 19th-century German masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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Eugène von Guérard

1839 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 16.6 x 12.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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Bird shooting by the Düsseldorf artists in the Grafenberg Forest

1842 · original 81.0 x 104.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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Portrait of Elise Susanne Marie Schmidt (1821-1893)

1851 · original 22.5 x 18.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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Portrait of Huibert van Rijckevorsel (1813-1866)

1851 · original 22.5 x 18.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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Düsseldorf artists in the picture gallery of the Kunstakademie

1850

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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Flower girl

1849 · original 66.0 x 51.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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Bird Shoot of the Düsseldorf Artists at the Grafenberg

1844

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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The Old Fortress Commandant

The Art Museum RIGA BOURSE, Riga · original 54 x 31 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 9 artworks by Friedrich Boser
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The artist

Friedrich Boser

1809 – 1881

Quick facts

Born1809, Iłowa, Poland
Color intensitymonochromatic
Top-ranked workChildhood Friends
Also known asCarl Friedrich Adolf Boser, Carl Fridrich Adolf Boser, Karl Friedrich Boser, Boser, Friedr. Boser
Died1881
NationalityPoland
Lifespan72 years

Biography

early life and training

carl spitzweg, a renowned german romantic painter, was born in unterpfaffenhofen, near munich, bavaria, on february 5, 1808. he was the second of three sons to franziska (née schmutzer) and simon spitzweg, a wealthy merchant who had carl trained as a pharmacist.

artistic career

spitzweg is considered one of the most important artists of the biedermeier era, a period characterized by its focus on the domestic and the everyday. he was self-taught as an artist, starting out by copying the works of flemish masters. his early contributions to satirical magazines marked the beginning of his artistic career.

notable works

some of spitzweg's most notable works include:

the bookworm (1850), a humorous genre work that showcases his ability to capture the essence of everyday life.
the hypochondriac (c. 1865, in the neue pinakothek, munich), a painting that exemplifies his skill in depicting sharply characterized eccentrics.

museums and collections

spitzweg's works can be found in various museums and collections, including:

the museum collection hugo fischer (bühl, germany), a remarkable collection of artworks that showcases the evolution of german and european painting from the 19th to the early 20th century.
kunstsalon franke schenk (germany), an art dealership and gallery located in munich, germany, which presents works of art from the 16th to the 20th centuries, with a focus on german artists.

legacy

spitzweg's paintings inspired the musical comedy das kleine hofkonzert by edmund nick. he is buried in the alter südfriedhof in munich. view more of carl spitzweg's works on WikiOO.org: [https://WikiOO.org/@/spitzweg, carl friedrich](https://WikiOO.org/@/spitzweg-carl-friedrich) explore german art and its rich history on wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/german_art](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/german_art)

Questions & Answers

Where is Friedrich Boser from?

Friedrich Boser was born in Poland.

Where can I see the color profile of Friedrich Boser's work?

The color profile of Friedrich Boser's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

Can I browse Friedrich Boser's works by medium?

The All Medium page groups Friedrich Boser's artworks by technique.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 11, 2026

Collector's quiz

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