This colorfully painting with view of Taormina in Sicily was executed in the early 20th century by renowned and good listed Austrian landscape painter Alois Arnegger (1879-1967). The artist studied at the Vienna Academy under R. Russ and Eisenmenger and became his glory and popularity among collectors around the world for his panoramic italian views and landscapes from Alps. Other works by A. Arnegger see under item numbers: 1509, 1825, 4978, 5481, 5493, 5494.

Literature: Prof. H.Fuchs "Die Österreichische Maler des 19 und 20 Jahrhunderts", Vienna, 1975

Inscription: signed A.Arnegger lower left.

Technique: oil on canvas. Original period frame.

Measurements: unframed w 38 2/3" x h 27 1/8" (98 x 69 cm), framed w 45 2/3" x h 34 1/4" (116 x 87 cm).

Condition: very good.