Gerhard Graf, Berlin Evening Landscape With St Thomas Church

Gerhard Graf, Berlin Evening Landscape With St Thomas ChurchThis early 20th century oil on canvas by German artist Gerhard Graf (1883 1960) depicts Berlin in the evening with the church of St Thomas in the background. Graf was born in Berlin and knew this area well. Two street lights shimmer on either side of the Spree River, which twists past the church and away to our left. Strips of radiant light reflect near turquoise across the vivid water. The streets are alive with the buzz of citizens an electricity

An inscription on the reverse refers to ‘M De Haas’

when Friedlænder completed this portrait

An evocative portrait of a girl leaning on a railing before a cityscape and a full moon

An ever-present monument imbued with mystery and folklore

His fondness for the breed led to their alternative name of ‘the Blenheim’ after his estate

Overall size: 54” x 46” / 137cm x 117cm

Medium: Oil on paper laid on board

in homage to ancient ‘peplos’ and ‘chitons’

Simon Van Gelderen (1905-1986)

Medium: EtchingOverall size: 19” x 27” / 49cm x 68cmYear of creation: c

Learn more about the painting's former owner

It’s an abundant display - a celebration of nature