Artist and gallery owner Dorothea Schrade, who passed away on September 12th, was widely recognized for her vibrant animal and plant paintings that captured the beauty of nature with remarkable color and detail. Her artistic legacy continues to inspire art enthusiasts throughout the Allgäu-Oberschwaben region where she lived and worked.

Schrade's artistic portfolio encompassed a diverse range of subjects, all unified by her distinctive use of bold, cheerful colors and her keen eye for natural beauty. Her work demonstrated a deep appreciation for rural life and the pastoral landscapes that surrounded her home in Diepoldshofen.

Among her notable works featured in this small retrospective selection are several pieces that showcase her artistic range and style. "Am Gerstenfeld" (At the Barley Field) exemplifies her ability to capture agricultural landscapes with warmth and authenticity. Her floral studies include "Cosmeen am Zaun" (Cosmos by the Fence), which demonstrates her skill in depicting garden flowers in their natural settings.

Schrade's more whimsical side is evident in works such as "Die drei Grazien" (The Three Graces) and the playfully titled "Hühnerauge, sei wachsam" (Corn, Be Vigilant). These pieces reflect her ability to infuse humor and personality into her artistic vision while maintaining technical excellence.

Her interest in figure studies is represented by "Liegende in Humberg" (Reclining Figure in Humberg), while her fascination with cattle farming—a cornerstone of the regional economy—is showcased in two companion pieces: "Rotbunte in belgischer Landschaft" (Red-and-White Cattle in Belgian Landscape) and "Schwarzbunte in belgischer Landschaft" (Black-and-White Cattle in Belgian Landscape). These works highlight her ability to capture both the character of farm animals and the essence of rural European landscapes.

The collection concludes with "Zwischen Bohnenstangen" (Between Bean Poles), a work that exemplifies Schrade's talent for finding artistic inspiration in everyday garden scenes. This piece, like much of her work, celebrates the simple beauty found in agricultural and domestic settings, themes that resonated throughout her artistic career and connected deeply with her community.