Auguste Schepp, 1846 – 1905

The 1 Most Famous Paintings by Auguste Schepp

The painting that made Auguste Schepp famous is Old Farm Couple at Table; it hangs in the Augustiner Museum, Freiburg. Of the 1 works by Auguste Schepp in our catalogue, these 1 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Auguste Schepp
Auguste Schepp · 1846 – 1905
Born · died
1846 – 1905, Wiesbaden
Works in our catalogue
1
Most famous
Old Farm Couple at Table
Most works at
Augustiner Museum

Auguste Schepp: the ten masterpieces

Where to see Auguste Schepp's paintings

The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Auguste Schepp Paintings from this list
Augustiner Museum, FreiburgAugustiner Museum Freiburg 1 Old Farm Couple at Table

Auguste Schepp's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is Auguste Schepp best known for?Show the answer

Old Farm Couple at Table.

How many works did Auguste Schepp paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 1 works by Auguste Schepp.

In which museums can I see Auguste Schepp's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in Augustiner Museum (Freiburg). The table above lists the museums one by one.

Can I own a reproduction of a Auguste Schepp masterpiece?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

The life of Auguste Schepp

The Formative Years in Germany

Born in Wiesbaden, Germany, Auguste Schepp entered the world of fine art through the rigorous academic traditions of the nineteenth century. Her early training was shaped by the guidance of Eugen Napoleon Neureuther in Munich and Karl Ferdinand Sohn in Düsseldorf. These studies provided the technical foundation upon which her later career was built, grounding her practice in the disciplined methods of the era.

By 1892, Schepp had established herself in Munich, a city that was then a central hub for German artistic development. Her presence in this creative environment led to her membership in the Munich Secession, a group that signaled a shift in the regional art scene. Her work eventually reached an international audience when she exhibited at the Woman's Building during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.

Artistic Focus and Recognition

Schepp's output was characterized by a commitment to the painterly craft, often focusing on the quietude of domestic or rural life. Her ability to capture human presence was recognized by institutions and collectors alike. Her career was marked by several key milestones:

  • Membership in the Munich Secession
  • Exhibition at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
  • Recognition within the German academic tradition

One of her notable works, Old Farm Couple at Table, is held in the Augustiner Museum in Freiburg. This piece reflects the observational nature of her subject matter, focusing on the dignity of everyday existence.

Final Years and Legacy

The trajectory of Schepp's life concluded in Freiburg im Breisgau, where she died in 1905. While her name may not occupy the same immediate space in popular consciousness as some of her contemporaries, her participation in the Munich Secession and her presence at the Chicago World's Fair place her within the significant movements of German art at the turn of the century. She remains a figure of historical interest for those studying the professional lives of women artists in the late nineteenth century.