European school (XX) - Portrait einer alten Dame
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Portrait of an old lady, a pastel/chalk drawing on tinted paper, from the Czech Republic, original, signed, sold with a frame; framed size 52 cm by 47 cm.
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Description from the seller
This expressive portrait of an older woman is executed in pastel or colored chalk on tinted paper. It captivates with its lively, characterful expression and the fine detailing in the costume.
Image analysis & details
Subject: Depicted is an older woman in profile, leaning supportively her hand to her cheek. She wears an elaborately patterned, yellow-red colored headscarf with geometric motifs, as well as a white scarf under the chin, which strongly points to an Eastern European, Balkan, or Alpine folk costume.
Technique: The chalk was used with great sensitivity. While the face, with delicate skin tones, wrinkles, and shadows, is realistically worked out, the clothing and the background are dynamically sketched with freer, hatch-like chalk strokes.
Signature: At the bottom right there is a clear signature in dark chalk.
The name would fit the Eastern European/Slavic influence of the depicted costume.
Presentation: The drawing is framed by a wide mat and housed in a dark, marbled wooden frame, which nicely highlights the warm colors of the headscarf.
Dimensions incl. frame: 52 cm x 47 cm
The frame is a complimentary addition.
This expressive portrait of an older woman is executed in pastel or colored chalk on tinted paper. It captivates with its lively, characterful expression and the fine detailing in the costume.
Image analysis & details
Subject: Depicted is an older woman in profile, leaning supportively her hand to her cheek. She wears an elaborately patterned, yellow-red colored headscarf with geometric motifs, as well as a white scarf under the chin, which strongly points to an Eastern European, Balkan, or Alpine folk costume.
Technique: The chalk was used with great sensitivity. While the face, with delicate skin tones, wrinkles, and shadows, is realistically worked out, the clothing and the background are dynamically sketched with freer, hatch-like chalk strokes.
Signature: At the bottom right there is a clear signature in dark chalk.
The name would fit the Eastern European/Slavic influence of the depicted costume.
Presentation: The drawing is framed by a wide mat and housed in a dark, marbled wooden frame, which nicely highlights the warm colors of the headscarf.
Dimensions incl. frame: 52 cm x 47 cm
The frame is a complimentary addition.
Details
Artist
European school (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Portrait einer alten Dame
Technique
Chalk
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Czechia
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
28 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Period
1920-1930
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