Sailing boats in the harbour of Grado, this pastell was executed by listed Austrian painter Fritz Fostel, who was active in Austria and abroad from 1890s to 1950s.

Literature: monography "Secession 1897-2000, painters of Viennese Secession“; ADEC Register.

Inscription: signed and dated 1955, lower left.

Technique: pastell on cardboard, framed.

Measurements: unframed w 15 1/8" x h 17 1/8" (38,5 x 43,5 cm), framed 20 1/2" x 25 1/2" (52 x 65 cm).

Condition: good.