Albert Riegger (1834–1905) - Bienna, scorcio con lago

Albert Riegger (1834–1905), also known by the pseudonym A. Hobart

Title: View of Biel/Bienne
Technique: Pastel on paper
Dimensions: [insert dimensions]
Signature: "A. Hobart" barely visible in the bottom right

Description of the work

The work presents a evocative view of Biel/Bienne, the Swiss city known for its position between Lake Biel and the Bernese Jura. The scene gently captures the atmosphere of the city, emphasizing the soft, blended tones of the pastel, which give the landscape a sense of quiet and harmony. The artist shows great mastery in the use of light and color, creating a setting that seems suspended in time.

The artist and the pseudonym

Albert Riegger (1834–1905) was an artist active in the second half of the 19th century, appreciated for his depictions of landscapes and urban scenes. For some of his works, he chose to sign with the pseudonym "A. Hobart." The use of an alternate name may have been motivated by a desire to distinguish certain productions from the rest of his official body of work, perhaps to explore subjects or techniques more freely, without the constraints of audience or critic expectations.

This choice was not uncommon among artists of the era, who sometimes adopted pseudonyms to experiment with new styles or to sell works on different markets.

Kept in good condition, this rare work signed A. Hobart fits perfectly in a collection devoted to 19th-century Swiss art or the evolution of landscape painting of Swiss cities.

Pastel on paper or cardboard, signed in the bottom right

Dimensions sans cadre (unframed): 24x40 cm

Dimensions avec cadre (framed): 43x53 cm

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