Heinrich Pforr, Evening Hour Woman in Lamplight Face, 1919, Charcoal on Paper

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Heinrich Pforr (1880-1970), Evening Hour, 1919, Charcoal/Paper, approx. 29×32 cm. Heinrich Pforr is considered one of the most important Hessian … Read more Heinrich Pforr (1880-1970), Evening Hour, 1919, Charcoal/Paper, approx. 29×32 cm. Heinrich Pforr is considered one of the most important Hessian landscape painters of the 20th century and was deeply connected throughout his life to the renowned Willingshausen artists' colony, whose tradition of unembellished and realistic plein air painting he masterfully continued in his extensive oeuvre. In his works, the artist virtuously captures traditional rural life, the distinctive character faces of the Schwalm region, and the unmistakable light of the Hessian landscape, his practiced and precise brushstrokes creating tremendous vibrancy and atmospheric density. This exceptionally evocative work depicts, in soft shading, the face of a woman illuminated from below by a table lamp, as she lingers contemplatively in the warm cone of light. The drawings and paintings of Heinrich Pforr continue to be highly valued by enthusiasts of Hessian art history and collectors of the Willingshausen School, fetching consistently solid prices on the art market. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less