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

Parforce Hunt: The Jump
Artist: Angelo Jank (1868–1940)
Year: circa 1910–1915
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 78 x 58 cm (including frame)
Description of the work
This impressive work by the German master Angelo Jank captures the pure essence of traditional European parforce hunting. The composition brims with overwhelming energy and immortalizes the decisive moment of a leap over a natural obstacle – an explosion of motion and raw power.
Artistic details:
Dynamics: Jank, famed for his masterful rendering of horses, conveys more than anyone the muscle tension and determination of the animal mid-leap. The viewer is drawn right into the action.
Color and atmosphere: The palette is mature and characteristic of the Munich Academy period. Natural tones let the red hunting coat of the rider and the anatomical details of the accompanying hounds come vividly to life.
Technique: The brushwork is confident and powerful, typical of Jank’s style, which fused academic rigor with a modern, almost illustrative touch – a style that also made him famous for his work for the magazine Jugend.
Provenance and collector value
A distinctive feature that lends this painting exceptional documentary and financial value is the original label from the renowned Cologne-based art salon Abels on the back. This provenance guarantees that the work was part of an elite selection in the past and stands as a quality seal for authenticity and excellence.
With the representative dimensions of 78 x 58 cm and the period-appropriate frame, this piece makes an ideal collectible. It represents a first-class investment for lovers of horse painting, hunting scenes, and collectors who appreciate the Munich School’s significance in European art history.
The frame visible in the photo is provided as a service and is not an integral part of the artwork. Any frame damage is not a valid reason for claims or cancellations of the order.