This folk genre scene by the water well was executed by famous Austrian landscape painter Anton Altmann junior (1808 Vienna - 1871 Vienna). Since 1821 pupil of Vienna Art Academy (under J.Moessmer) , went as drawing teacher to Count Apponyi to Hungary . Since 1838 his main direction was landscape painting , which motives he took from his travells to Austrian Alps.

Literature: H.Fuchs "Lexicon of austrian artists of 19th century", Vienna, 1975;

Inscription: signed lower left.

Technique: oil on canvas. Original period gold frame

Measurements: unframed w 19 1/8" x h 25" (48,5 x 63,5 cm), framed w 28 3/4" x h 32 1/4" (68 x 82 cm)

Condition: very good condition, original canvas.