Large masterfull still life with flowers was created in the end of 19th century by very renowned and high listed Austrian artist Hans Zatzka ( 1859- Vienna -1945). Today his paintings achieve remarkable prices in the international art auction market.Hans Zatzka studied from 1877 to 1882 at Vienna Art Academy by Christian Griepenkerl and Carl von Blaas. Beeing a student at the Academy, he was awarded with a Gold Füger-Medal. As decoration painter he favoured subjects from Wagner´s operas and mythological scenes. Zatzka was very popular for his paintings of pretty girls, allegorical scenes with nymphs and putti,oriental genre paintings.

For other works by this painter on our web-site see items No.1350 and No. 620.

Literature: "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker and " Dictionary of austrian artists " by Prof.H.Fuchs (in German).

Inscription: signed H.Zatzka

Technique: oil on canvas. Luxuriousy original period frame.

Measurements: unframed w 25 1/4" x h 30 1/8" (64 x 76,5 cm), framed w 32 1/4" x h 37 3/4 " (82,5 x 96 cm)

Condition: in very good condition