Anton Braith: A Painter of Nostalgia and Animal Majesty Anton Braith (1836 – 1905) stands as a singular figure in German landscape painting, particularly celebrated for his monumental depictions of livestock—a genre he pioneered and elevated to unprecedented artistic stature. Born into humble circumstances—the son of a day laborer who transitioned to farm management—Braith’s early life instilled within him an intimate connection with…