The painting itself
Depth is handled by temperature here more than by size.
The painter gives you a way in: a path, a bank, a near object, then the view.
It carries no secure date and is listed under Ludwig Deutsch.
| Artist | Ludwig Deutsch |
|---|---|
| Title | The Scribe |
| What you receive | A hand-painted oil painting on canvas |
| Copyright | Public domain; the original is out of copyright |
Why this one cannot be printed
A print flattens a landscape into a poster: the distance collapses, and the sky stops being weather. Painted by hand the depth comes back, because the painter mixes a cooler, weaker version of every colour for the far ground and lets the near ground stay loaded.
We quote per commission rather than from a catalogue, because size, surface and framing move the number more than anything else. Message us on WhatsApp with your wall in mind and we will price it properly. You are buying from the workshop, not a catalogue.
What size works
The canvas is cut to your wall. For reference, these are the dimensions clients request most:
| Size (inches) | Size (cm) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 48 × 36 in | 122 × 91 cm | Large living room, stairwell, loft |
| 40 × 30 in | 102 × 76 cm | Living room focal wall, above a sofa |
| 32 × 24 in | 81 × 61 cm | Living room, above a sideboard |
| 30 × 24 in | 76 × 61 cm | Dining room, bedroom feature wall |
| 24 × 20 in | 60 × 50 cm | Study, home office, above a desk |
| 20 × 16 in | 50 × 40 cm | Bedroom, hallway, above a console |
The list is not exhaustive. Send your measurements and we will quote to them. Frames and delivery are priced once you have chosen them. Any duties or import taxes are payable by the buyer (DAP).
Tell us the size and frame — exact quote back, usually within the hour.
💬 Get a Quote for The ScribeWhere it belongs on a wall
It sits naturally in a hallway where the view is the point. The painter works freehand on a blank canvas, so we keep the proportions of the original rather than cropping to fit — an unusually wide or tall composition stays honest at any size.
What people ask us
When will it actually arrive?
Studio time is roughly two to four weeks, then a few more days for the oil to set before we can photograph and pack it. We tell you where your canvas is at each stage.
How do I clean and care for it?
Dust lightly with a dry, soft brush and keep it out of direct sun. Nothing else is needed for decades; oil paint is slow to change and easy to live with.
What size should I order?
You choose the size. Each canvas is cut to your measurements rather than pulled from stock, so tell us the wall dimensions and we will tell you what proportion works.
Image source and licence
The reference image above is a public-domain reproduction. Source: Sotheby's Lot.pr.B9DBK Licence: Public domain File page on Wikimedia Commons We paint from this image by hand. We do not sell prints, and we never present our work as the original.