Monumental winter landscape in sunset was executed in the late 19th century by famous German painter Adolf Gustav Schweitzer (1847 Dessau - 1914 Duesseldorf ). He was a pupil of the Academy in Duesseldorf by O.Achenbach and E.Duecker, his best works were forest landscapes. Works of Schweitzer are situated in the Art Collection of City Duesseldorf, Province museums of Muenster and Bautzen.
Literature: " Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler" by Thieme/Becker, Leipzig, 1999; F.v. Boetticher " Malewerke des 19 Jahrhunderts", 1901
Inscription: signed lower left " Ad(olf) Schweitzer, Ds.(Duesseldorf), ".
Technique: oil on canvas, splendid original period frame
Measurements: image w 51 1/2" x h 36 1/4" (131 x 92 cm); framed w 62 2/3 " x h 49" (159 x 124,5 cm).
Condition: in very good condition.. |