Masterful genre painting was executed in the second half 19th century by famous Austrian animal and horse painter Hans (Johann) Haag was born in 1841 in Vienna (died 1919). He worked in the studio of Ajdukiewicz, where he dedicated himself to the portarit and horse painting. The artist was popular for his rider portraits of Austrian high society, among other for portraits of Erzherzog Franz Fredinand and Kronprinz Rudolf, as well as for the racehorses. At the exhibition in Sydney Haag became a diploma of honor. .

Literature : Prof.H.Fuchs " Die Österreichischen Maler", Vienna, 1975.

Inscription: signed lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas, original period gold-plated frame

Measurements: unframed w 27 1/4" x h 21 7/8" (69 x 55,5 cm); framed w 35 1/2" x h 30 1/4" (90 x 77 cm).

Condition: in good condition, a patches on the back of the canvas.