Our genre drawing in the style of classical modern was painted in 1935 by good listed Austrian artist Franz Windhager (1879-1959). In 1895 he studied at the art school of Heinrich Streblow and later continued his studies under Christian Griepenkerl at the painting school of Vienna Academy. The artist travelled a lot and executed a number of works that won many awards (small Gold Medal in 1909 for his work "In Winter", Dumba prize in 1918, State Prize in 1931 etc.).
Literature: H.Fuchs Dictionary "Die Osterreichischen Maler".
Inscription: signed and dated 1935.
Technique: Matted and framed charcoal on paper.
Measurements: unframed w 10 1/4" x h 8 " (26 x 20 cm); framed w 16 1/2" x h 13 2/3" (42 x 34,5 cm)
Condition: in very good original condition |