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The action takes place in Low Austria with its typical landscape of hills and castles. People and dogs return home from bear chase with hunting trophies. The artist Alexander Ritter von Bensa, born in 1820 in Vienna, Austrian (died in 1902). His principal topics were hunting an batal scenes as well as genre. Even during lifetime A.Bensa was so popular, that his works were acquired by Imperor Franz Josef, Great Prince Josef, Great Prince Wilhelm and Prince von Sachsen-Coburg. Exhibitions: Austrian Art Union and Vienna Artists´ House.

For other works by this painter see items No.:  684; 685.

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

Inscription: signed lower left

Technique: oil on panel.   Original gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 14 1/4" x h 22 4/5" (36.5 x 58 cm); framed w 22" x h 31" (56 x 78.5 cm)

Condition: in good condition