Large romantical painting in the style of classical modern depicting Maria  and Jesus child in South Tirolian Dolomites with Rosengarten  mountains and in the middle ground church St. Zyprian in Tiers.

This painting was created in 1927 by German listed religious artist Franz S. Bender, who was active in Frankfurt a. M. in 1920s. His works are very rare on the art market.

Literature: "Kunsthandbuch" by W.O.Dresslers, Berlin, 1930-1934 and "Monogramm Lexicon" by F.Goldstein( Liter F.B.), Vienna, 1964

Inscription: signed twice : with full signature and with monogramm and dated (1)927

Technique: oil on canvas. Original period frame.

Measurements: unframed w 33 1/2" x h 43 1/2" (85 x 110,5 cm), framed w 41 4/5" x h 52" (106,5 x 132 cm)

Condition: very good