Carl Spitzweg
Italian landscape with balustrade and staffage figures
Artist
Carl Spitzweg
Further information
Wichmann 1267.
Period
(1808 - München - 1885)
Technique
Works on paper
Literature
Siegfried Wichmann, Carl Spitzweg. Verzeichnis der Werke, Stuttgart 2002, S. 478, Kat.-Nr. 1267, mit farb. Abb.
Provenance
Weinmüller, München, Auktion, 5.7.1978 (mit dem Titel „Italienische Terrasse“);Schloss Ahlden, Auktion, 13.4.1988;Privatbesitz, Deutschland;Neumeister, München, Auktion, 5.12.2007, Los 517;Privatbesitz, Mannheim;seit 2008 Privatsammlung, Süddeutschland.
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Gouache (Mischtechnik) auf Transparentpapier, aufgezogen auf Karton. (Um 1865-70). 10,2 x 18,3 cm (Untersatz 16,1 x 23,7 cm). Verso auf dem Untersatz mit dem Nachlassstempel (Lugt 2307).
Description
Shortly after Carl Spitzweg passed his examination as a practical pharmacist on 4 April 1832, he set off on an extensive journey through Italy. In retrospect, this trip was groundbreaking, as it encouraged the young man to devote himself to painting and drawing. In his later work, he recalled this formative journey, which had already been almost four decades in the past, in several paintings - including this small landscape with figures in typical local costume. - Slight adhesive creases due to mounting. A barely noticeable vertical fold mark. The corners partially torn; these areas on the backing card repaired with brownish colour. In good condition for its age.