Fine landscape painting with the scene  at a lake in Austrian Salzkammergut was executed by Austrian landscape painter Joseph Altenkopf (1818 in Vienna - - after 1868 probably in Eisenstadt). As the son of a principal school principal, Altenkopf initially worked as a civil servant. However, this did not appeal to him, which is why he started a scientific career as a teacher, but also broke it off after a short time and devoted himself to art. He painted landscapes as oil paintings, for which he became known. He was also the director of a gallery in Esterházy. In 1850 he exhibited his most famous works at the Austrian art association.

Literature: Ptof.H. Fuchs "Austrian Aritsts of 19 century", Vienna, 1975

Inscription: signed and dated 1849.

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

Measurements: unframed w 15 1/2" x h 16 1/4" (39,5 x 41,5 cm), , framed w 19 1/8" x h 16" (48,5 x 40,5 cm)

Condition: in very good condition.