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Portrait of a Boy in a Landscape, by Monogrammist MW, 19th Century

$2,494.60
£1,854.20
€2,100
CA$3,462.64
A$3,884.43
CHF 2,008.37
MX$46,848.39
NOK 25,550.63
SEK 23,930.59
DKK 15,986.55

About the Item

Painting signed at the lower left by the monogrammist MW, Portrait of a Young Aristocratic Boy, 1879 Oil on canvas, signed at the lower left with the monogram MW and dated 1879. This charming full-length portrait presents a striking depiction of an elegant young boy, dressed in his Sunday best and delicately holding a hat, standing on a country path before a gently rolling landscape. The finesse of the painting is evident in every detail: the texture of the fabrics, the softness of the folds in his clothing, the subtle nuances of light on his skin, the texture of his hair, and the rendering of the surrounding vegetation. The artist demonstrates remarkable mastery of the brush, combining realism with the sensitivity characteristic of the German Romantic period. The boy’s gaze, deep and luminous, immediately captures the viewer’s attention. It conveys a delicate emotion—a mixture of innocence, curiosity, and a touch of youthful melancholy—imbuing the work with an intimate and moving intensity. The viewer is invited to enter the child’s inner world, sensing the gentle nature of his temperament and the fragility of the captured moment. This work perfectly exemplifies the refined style of late 19th-century portraitists, where precision of execution and subtle emotional expression combine to celebrate the innocence and luminous presence of the child. An ideal choice for collectors of period portraits or 19th-century European art, seeking a piece that is both delicate and emotionally resonant. Presented in its original wooden frame with a burgundy and gold finish. The canvas shows age-appropriate craquelure, and the back confirms the work’s authenticity and age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Oiled
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1879
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    NICE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9202245746122

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