Richard Benno Adam, Spanish Woman in Traditional Dress, 1927, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Germany, munich, 1927

an elegant portrait of a spanish woman in traditional dress, painted in oil on canvas and signed … Read more Germany, munich, 1927

an elegant portrait of a spanish woman in traditional dress, painted in oil on canvas and signed by richard benno adam in munich in 1927. The sitter is depicted wearing a striking red shawl and traditional spanish attire, holding a folding fan and adorned with flowers and jewellery. The rich colours and expressive handling of the subject create a particularly atmospheric and captivating portrait.

richard benno adam was an important german painter of portraits, horses, and animals. He came from the famous adam family, a renowned bavarian artistic dynasty.

he painted numerous works for european high society and aristocracy, including members of the bavarian royal family as well as austrian and hungarian aristocracy.

in the years 1928 to 1931, he undertook extended stays in the united states. Later, he was active as a professor in munich.

the painting is presented in an impressive period giltwood frame with richly carved ornamental decoration, enhancing its distinguished appearance.

a highly decorative example of early 20th-century german portraiture by a well-established member of the celebrated adam dynasty, combining an elegant subject with a striking period frame.

artist: richard benno adam (german, 1873–1937)
date: 1927
place: munich, germany
medium: oil on canvas
signature: signed lower right, “r. B. Adam,” munich, 1927
frame: period giltwood frame with carved ornament
condition: good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with age and use.
dimensions with frame: height 117 cm (46.1 in.); width 107 cm (42.1 in.) this piece has an attribution mark,
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