Friedrich August Herkendell, La Danse Apache

Friedrich August Herkendell, La Danse ApacheThis early 20th century oil painting by German artist, Friedrich August Herkendell (1876 1940), depicts a lively evening at a Parisian bar. Several couples dance to the roaring sound of an energetic accordionist who plays from atop a stage. Its La Danse Apache a fiery waltz with controversial roots. This wild theatrical dance was a dramatic affair as it referenced the brutality of Parisian street culture. Participants often threw mock punches and were

almost whimsical

We particularly admire the composition - with the pine trees guiding your eye along the track

800 achieved for 'Where's Master' at an auction in 2019

We love the restrained palette and slightly industrial feel to this 1960s modernist gem

raspberries and a curious snail

This is a beautifully rendered piece with a sky reminiscent of a Constable

Year of creation: 1928

A fine 19th-century landscape painting depicting two children walking along a rural track under a bright sky

Most of these were French

which was finished in 1906

It’s housed in a simple gilded frame that could be its original

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