1900Provenance: FranceCondition: Very presentable
To contextualise Fuchs’ obsession with fantasy
It’s possible that the painting was based on or over an earlier photograph rather than painted from life
It’s based on an engraving by Gottfried Bernhard Göz (1708-1774)
Beech trees line the right and guide the eye towards a cloud-covered horizon
Julius Friedlænder, Portrait Of A Gentleman Italy 1900Provenance: FranceCondition: Very presentableThis sublime early 19th century portrait by Julius Friedlnder (1810 1861) depicts a stylish young gentleman wearing a white shirt, waistcoat, and black jacket. Hes brimming with life, eyes alive and characterful yet relaxed and open, with left hand casually resting on the chair. In 1834, when Friedlnder completed this portrait, he was just 24 years old but already a multiple award winner at the Royal Danish Academy. As such, his time was highly valued