Portrait watercolour of best quality depicting a young beautiful Viennese lady and was executed in Vienna in 1830s by famous Austrian miniature portrait painter and etcher Andreas (Johann) Staub. He was born in 1806. From 1825 studied at the Vienna Fine Arts Academy and frequently exhibited his portraits of famous personalities from Viennese society.
Literature: Prof.H.Fuchs "Österreichische Künstler des 19 Jahrhunderts"
Inscription: signed: " Staub", lower right.
Technique: watercolour on paper, luxuriousy original period gold-plated frame.
Measurements: image w 8 1/4" x h 10 1/4" (21 x 26 cm), framed w 13 1/3" x h 15 1/3" (34 x 39 cm)
Condition: in quite good condition due to the age, slightly browned. |