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)
Object description
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 movement and raw power.
Artistic details:
Dynamics: Jank, renowned for his masterful portrayal of horses, conveys like few others the muscle tension and the determination of the animal mid-jump. The viewer is drawn right into the action.
Color and atmosphere: The color palette is mature and characteristic of the Munich Academy period. Natural tones allow the rider’s red hunting coat and the anatomical details of the accompanying pack (dogs) to stand out vividly.
Technique: The brushstroke is confident and powerful, typical of Jank’s style, which blended 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 notable feature that gives this painting extraordinary documentary and financial value is the original label from the renowned art salon Abels in Cologne 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 representative dimensions of 78 x 58 cm and the matching period frame, this work is an ideal collectible piece. 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.

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