Unknown, Bavarian Couple, 1880, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas, dated “1880” and signed.
The indication Study suggests that this work was likely a preparatory piece, executed … Read more Oil on canvas, dated “1880” and signed.
The indication Study suggests that this work was likely a preparatory piece, executed ahead of a more finished final painting—a common practice among 19th-century artists.

The composition depicts a Bavarian couple in traditional attire, seated before a rustic backdrop. The painter pays particular attention to fabrics, folkloric accessories, and the intimate, narrative posture of the pair. The treatment of the faces, flowers, and furniture reflects a naturalist eye typical of the period.

The original canvas is mounted on an old wooden stretcher, showing a patinated reverse, a horizontal support bar, and traces of earlier restorations.

Dimensions: H 62 cm × W 61 cm See less