Angelo Jank (1868–1940) - Parforcejagd: Der Sprung

Parforce Hunt: The Leap
Artist: Angelo Jank (1868–1940)
Year: ca. 1910–1915
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 78 x 58 cm (including frame)
Object description
This impressive work by the German master Angelo Jank captures the pure essence of traditional European staghunting. The composition brims with overwhelming energy and eternalizes the critical moment of a leap over a natural obstacle – an explosion of movement and raw power.
Artistic details:
Dynamics: Jank, renowned for his masterful depiction of horses, understands better than almost anyone how to convey the muscle tension and the determination of the animal mid-leap. The viewer is irresistibly drawn into the action.
Color and atmosphere: The color palette is mature and characteristic of the Munich Academy period. Natural tones make the red hunting coat of the rider and the anatomical details of the accompanying pack (hounds) vividly stand out.
Technique: The brushwork is confident and powerful, typical of Jank’s style, which combined academic rigor with a modern, almost illustrative note – a style that also made him famous for his work for the magazine “Jugend.”
Provenance and collector value
A special feature that gives this painting extraordinary documentary and financial value is the original label from the renowned Köln-based art salon Abels on the back. This provenance guarantees that the work was part of an elite selection in the past and serves as a seal of authenticity and quality.
With the representative dimensions of 78 x 58 cm and the matching period frame, this work is an ideal collectible. It represents a first-class investment for lovers of horse painting, hunting scenes, and collectors who appreciate the significance of the Munich School in European art history.