Greeff, Johann Peter Karl ( 1865-1939). Birches. (early 20th century)

Oil on canvas

31,5 x 46 cm

Lower left – P.Greeff

Greff studied at the Düsseldorf Academy from 1881 to 1882 and at the Karlsruhe Art School from 1889 to 1890. The artist was a member of the Malkasten Artists’ Association in Düsseldorf and an exhibition association. He performed in major German art centers. Birches were one of his favorite motifs. He was a friend of the famous Estonian artists Kristjan and Paul Raud, who studied at the Art Academy in

Düsseldorf.