Adolf Kaufmann was an Austrian landscape and genre painter (1854 – 1921) who trained at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts before traveling extensively through Europe and the Middle East. Though he worked without a significant patron, his talent for capturing atmospheric detail made him a highly sought-after artist during the Late Romantic period. His works, which include vibrant cityscapes of Venice and Paris, as well as tranquil forest scenes and rural life, are characterized by a soft, luminous quality and a focus on natural light. Translating Kaufmann's evocative paintings into cross stitch allows you to meticulously recreate his rich textures and emotional depth, transforming a canvas masterpiece into a beautiful textile art piece that brings the serene beauty and romanticism of his world into your home, stitch by meticulous stitch.