Alexander Koester
With its specialization in the subject of "Ducks", Alexander Koester (1864-1932) of the great animal painters of art history. Virtuoso he gave in late impressionistic manner reflecting water surfaces and shimmering in light and shadow duck feathers again. The success was inevitable: 1904 Koester was awarded at the World Exhibition in St. Louis with the gold medal, he received from Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria another gold medal. From 1908, the artist sought regularly on Lake Constance to paint there big wide areas of water in all-weather situations. Today the painting Koester by collectors from around the world are sought and achieved at auctions ever new record sums.
