Monumental panoramic view of Praque was executed ca. 1840 by good listed Danish landscape and historical painter Adam August Mueller (1811 - Kopenhagen - 1844). Pupil of Academy in kopenhagen , 1839/1842 travelled central europe and Italy. Other painting with Czech motive by the same author "Bohemian peasants.." was estimated for sale on 5.06.1996 by Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, Kopenhagen.
Literature: Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler"; Weilbach "Nyt dansk Kunstnerlex.", 1897.Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, Denmark, juny 2012.
Inscription: signed lower right , on the frame lower in the middle - original plaque with the title"Prag".
Technique: oil on canvas. Splendid original period gilt frame.
Measurements: unframed w 60 6/8 " x 41 3/8" (154 x 105 cm); framed 72 3/4 " x 53 1/8" (185 x 135 cm).
Condition: very good, professional cleaned, original canvas. |