Hans Maurus was a German painter best known for his realistic portrayals of alpine views and specific mountains like the famed Matterhorn peak. Despite his relatively short career, the artist achieved widespread national appreciation and recognition for his talent at capturing these dynamic landscapes.

Maurus often composed his paintings like stage sets, where there was a middle ground scene was set in contrasting relief against a distant vista or looming mountain. Born on January 25, 1901 in Munich, Germany, he went on to study at the Academy of Art in Munich. Today, his work can be found mostly in private collections throughout Europe and America. Maurus died suddenly at the age of 41 when he was killed in combat during World War II, on October 25, 1942 in Marijanowska, Russia.