1914 Antique Edwin Murray Mackay ( 1869 - 1926 ) Portrait of Edwin Kiefer Oil Painting, Framed

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Antique 1914 Oil Portrait of Edwin Kiefer by Edwin Murray Mackay

This exquisite antique oil painting, dated 1914, features a … Read more Antique 1914 Oil Portrait of Edwin Kiefer by Edwin Murray Mackay

This exquisite antique oil painting, dated 1914, features a distinguished portrait of Edwin Kiefer, meticulously rendered by celebrated artist Edwin Murray Mackay. Captured in a classic seated pose, Kiefer exudes stately elegance, his composed demeanor complemented by Mackay’s masterful use of light and shadow.

The subject is dressed in formal attire, with a tailored dark suit and red tie, and holds a walking cane, symbolizing poise and prominence. Mackay’s artistic technique highlights rich textures and a palette of deep tones juxtaposed with a moody green background, lending the composition depth and gravitas. The artist’s signature, visible in the bottom right corner, authenticates the work.

Presented in a gilded ornate frame, this portrait evokes early 20th-century craftsmanship and period charm, ideal for collectors of fine art, historic portraits, or Edwardian-era pieces. The painting’s reverse shows visible aged canvas and markings, adding to its historical provenance. This rare work is not only a tribute to Edwin Kiefer but also a testament to Edwin Murray Mackay’s artistic legacy.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
MacKay was born in in 1869. He studied in Paris under Jean-Paul Laurens at the Académie Julian. In 1907, MacKay returned from Paris and settled in Detroit. He then opened a studio in New York and another in Paris. His work was featured in the Carnegie International, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and the Paris Salon. He was famous for his several portraits of the Michigan Supreme Court Justices and Governor Sleeper, as well as, a designer with G.E. and Parrish's Mazda Lamp calendars.

Measures:
29.0" w x 1.5" d x 35.25" h / Inches

In good Antique condition, with typical wear / marks consistent with age.
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