Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Bauerle 
"Say Please" (also known as "Nursery Life") 
was painted by the German genre and portrait artist (1831–1912)
 
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Offset Lithographic Art printed on textured canvas-like paper
Custom Framed in a dark mahoghany colored wood frame 
Image Size 12"x16"
Framed Size 14"x18"
The painting depicts a common Victorian-era nursery scene: a young girl sitting on the floor, tenderly feeding milk from a cup to her doll, while a small, scruffy dog looks on attentively. Bauerle was well-known for his sentimental portrayals of children and animals during the 19th century
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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Bauerle (1831–1912), also known as Carl Bauerle, was a prominent German portrait and genre painter, particularly celebrated for his sentimental depictions of children.
Early Life and Education
Birth & Emigration: Born on June 5, 1831, in Endersbach, Germany. At age five, his family emigrated to the United States, settling in Ohio as farmers.
Initial Training: He began his artistic journey in Cincinnati, learning copper engraving from his uncle.
Formal Studies: He eventually returned to Germany to study at the Stuttgart Art School in 1859 under Professor Rustige, later continuing his education in Munich.
 
Professional Career & Royal Patronage
Bauerle achieved international acclaim as a court painter, specializing in portraits of children and royal families.
German Courts: He initially established himself as a portraitist for German royalty, including the Princes of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.
British Court: His reputation led to a summons to Great Britain by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). He became a favorite of Queen Victoria, painting numerous portraits of the British royal family.
Exhibitions: Between 1870 and 1892, he frequently exhibited his works at the Royal Academy in London.
Notable Works: Beyond "Say Please" (Nursery Life), his well-known paintings include "Mummy, See," "Hungry Birds," and "The Bedtime Story".