Trübner named this painting ‘Ave, Caesar, morituri te salutant’ (Hail, Emperor, those who are about to die salute you), poking fun at the contemporary taste for grand historical paintings with similarly bombastic titles. I always found that very amusing.
– Coffeera
Wilhelm Trübner (1851–1917) was a German realist painter associated with the Düsseldorf and Munich schools. Influenced by Wilhelm Leibl, he emphasized naturalism and precise detail in his works. Trübner’s art often featured landscapes, portraits, and still lifes, blending meticulous observation with bold, expressive brushwork. #art