This monumental painting with brushwood collector in an autumn forest was executed in the early 20 century by renowned and good listed Austrian painter Alois Arnegger (1879-1967). The artist studied at the Vienna Academy under Robert Russ and Eisenmenger and was very popular among collectors in the world with panoramic italian views and winter paintings of Alps.

For other works by this painter see items No. 2 ; 256; 657; 786; 790; 831; 1050; 1126; 1424, 1799, 1823, 1825, 1871.

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

Inscription: signed A.Arnegger, lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas.  Original period frame.

Measurements: unframed h 41 1/2 " x w 29 1/3" (105,5 x 74,5 cm), framed 57 1/2" x 45 1/4" (146 x 115 cm)

Condition: very good