Masterfully Biedermeier still life with flowers , butterfly and ring was executed in 1845 by listed German still life, flower and genre painter Adfolf (Julius) Blankenburg (1801 - 1870). The artist lived and worked in Berlin, studied by painter Lenerich. Many travells to Austria, where he painted after nature. Preferred topics: flowers, animals, still life, landscapes as well as history and genre scenes.

EXHIBITIONS: 1832-70 Berlin, Academical exhibitions.

Literature: Thieme/Becker, V.4, 1910. - Gläser, 1930, 17; E.Gott, The Orangery of Sanssouci, Potsdam 1969, 23; Börsch-Supan, 1971; Saur "Allgemeines Kunstlerlexikon".

Inscription: signed and dated 1845 lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas. Original period gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 17 1/2" x h 19 3/4" (44,5 x 50 cm), framed w 26" x h 28 3/4" ( 66 x 73 cm).

Condition: in very good condition.