A part of 4 views of European cities by the same artist with identical dimensions and frames (for other see item No. 2428 , 2429,2431 ). This lot is to sell together with all other parts. This rare view of of Gold Tower (Torre del Oro) in Sevilla, Spain was executed by high listed Austrian landscape and cityscape painter J.Wilhelm Jankowski (1825 Bohemia - 1870 Austria), who recieved his popularity with views of different European cities and landscapes in the middle of 19th century , for exemple views of Salzburg, Vienna, Traunsee, Rome, Sevilla, Melk, Venice, Gmunden, Heidelberg , Amsterdam and others.
Literature: "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker and " Dictionary of austrian artists " by Prof.H.Fuchs (in German).
Inscription: signed
Technique: oil on canvas. Luxuriousy original period gold-plated frame.
Measurements: image in oval w 16" x h 20 1/4" (40,5 x 51,5 cm),unframed w 16 1/2" x h 20 4/5" (42 x 53 cm), framed w 26" x h 30 3/4 " (66 x 78 cm)
Condition: in very good condition |