Emil Rau

Shop 24 artworks by Emil Rau (German, 1858–1937) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Art is always a mirror of its time. And the pictures of Emil Rau met (and meet) a deep need of many people: In the background the bluish mountain ranges of the Alps, in the foreground a dashing girl with rosy cheeks in a dirndl, three farmers in traditional costume greeting each other and chatting in a relaxed manner, in the midst of Alpine meadows, alpine pastures or in rustic (but spotless) farmhouses. Bavarian cultural landscape, joie de vivre, original rural community, clean and rosy and idyllic, often with the patina of oversized poetry album or decals.

At a glance

Most of Emil Rau's work on the site falls under Figurative (39), Landscape (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Impressionism (24), Expressionism (14), Art Nouveau (2).

Culture: German (40).

By orientation: 16 landscape, 24 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1880 to 1919.

Other German artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Hans Thoma — 1,151 artworks
• Ernst Ludwig Kirchner — 1,022 artworks
• Lovis Corinth — 970 artworks
• Max Beckmann — 659 artworks
• Max Klinger — 520 artworks
• Max Liebermann — 368 artworks
• Paul Klee — 310 artworks
• Käthe Kollwitz — 285 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Emil Rau artworks does Archive Lane have?

24 public-domain artworks by Emil Rau are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Emil Rau?

Emil Rau is catalogued as German (born 1858, died 1937).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.