Arthur Wansleben, Study Of A Grazing Cow

Arthur Wansleben, Study Of A Grazing CowA charming early 20th century study of a grazing cow by German artist, Arthur Wansleben (1861 1917). The artists skilful rendering has captured the light superbly on this bright Summers day. Wansleben studied at the Dsseldorf Art Academy and his works were shown at several prestigious exhibitions including at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition in 1919. The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within an ornate foliate frame. Medium: Oil on

An evocative oil on wood depicting an impressionistic red sunset over a landscape in Roanne

Danish painters have a rich heritage for atmospheric interior scenes featuring women with their back turned

the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and the Karlsruhe Art Academy

It’s interesting to note that throughout his career he stayed true to his father’s style and when confronted with the new freer approach of the French impressionists

We imported the piece from Germany but it could be Dutch or Flemish

Did the original once hang in a young merchant’s home in the hope of a new arrival

Is she related to the artist

We love the posture of the closest monk as he leans forward to make an important point to his ponderous colleague

It’s been suggested that it could be a self-portrait but we feel it’s probably more likely to be his friend

17” x 15” / 43cm x 38cm Year of creation

A touch of concern

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