Robert Panitzsch, Interior With Old Master Portrait

Robert Panitzsch, Interior With Old Master PortraitThis early 20th century oil painting by Danish artist Robert Panitzsch (1879 1949) depicts a plush interior with various furnishings including an old master portrait. Its the home of his daughter, Hilde. As the light falls through a grand window, our eyes are drawn to the garden with its delicately rendered flora. Pops of violet and red complement the sumptuous interior, which exudes sophistication. An old master portrait, probably Dutch, hangs

A magnificent far-reaching vantage point

During the early part of the 19th century

a few small dwellings are nestled into the scenery

800 achieved for ‘The Willow Pool’ at Christie’s in 2020

this unsung hero of British art

The artist has captured an expression that's deliberately tricky to decipher

We love the contrast between the laid back brushwork of the trees and the tighter architectural style of the buildings

Later frame with some minor abrasions

20” x 22⅔” / 51cm x 58cm

Alfred Vickers (1786-1868)

Raised in Rochester

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