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Karl Feiertag
Karl Feiertag, Lacemakers At Burano, Venice, Antique Oil Painting

1907

About the Item

This early 20th-century oil painting by Austrian artist Karl Feiertag (1874-1944) depicts two young women making lace in Burano, Venice. Sat within a quiet corner of bustling Burano, two lacemakers focus on their craft. Diligently working, having inherited a local tradition dating back several centuries. The details are exquisite with each fold and descriptive nuance rendered with careful observation. Feiertag, respectful of their endeavours, equally worked tirelessly to perfect this enchanting scene. Venetian lace has a particularly rich heritage with the earliest examples produced in convents for church fineries. It came to prominence with the advent of elaborate ruffs in the 17th century and was highly revered. For his coronation, King Louis XIV commissioned Venetians to produce his splendid lace collar. It took Lucretia and Vittoria Torre around two years to complete. Today, despite a drop in popularity, Burano remains at the heart of traditional lacemaking with skills passed down from generation to generation. Here, in 1907, Feiertag marvels at this remarkable achievement. Signed/dated lower right and held within its original frame. Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Creator:
    Karl Feiertag
  • Creation Year:
    1907
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Artwork presents well. Fine craquelure but the paint is stable.
  • Gallery Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2328212438032
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