Unknown artist - Äthiopisches Volksgemälde – Schlachtszene mit Reitern und Würdenträgern – 1. Hälfte 20. Jh.
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Untitled Ethiopian Naive art tempera painting titled Äthiopisches Volksgemälde – Schlachtszene mit Reitern und Würdenträgern – 1. Hälfte 20. Jh. by an unknown artist, depicting a dense historic battle scene with horsemen and dignitaries in Ethiopian national colours, dating to the first half of the 20th century, measured 48 × 90 cm including frame, provenanced to Addis Ababa in the 1920s through Wilhelm Haas and later remained in the Haas family, framed in Singapore between 1981–1983.
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Traditional Ethiopian folk painting depicting a densely populated battle/history scene: mounted warriors, dignitaries under umbrellas, soldiers with rifles, cannons and flags in the Ethiopian national colors, with Amharic script. Possibly a representation in the context of the Battle of Adwa (1896), a central event in Ethiopian history. Characteristic strong use of color and the narrative, flat pictorial language of Ethiopian folk art.
Technique: Tempera/Gouache on cotton canvas, mounted on wood
Dimensions: 48 × 90 cm (including frame)
Dating: acquired in the 1920s; created in the first half of the 20th century
Condition: good overall condition (see photos)
Provenance:
Purchased in the 1920s in Addis Ababa by Wilhelm Haas (1896–1981), then secretary of legation at the German embassy in Ethiopia. Subsequently owned by his son Dr. Gottfried Haas (1943–2016). Since then continuously in the family’s possession. The fabric was later mounted on wood and professionally framed (frame maker Singapore, presumably 1981–1983). The biographies of both previous owners are publicly documented (Wikipedia).
Traditional Ethiopian folk painting depicting a densely populated battle/history scene: mounted warriors, dignitaries under umbrellas, soldiers with rifles, cannons and flags in the Ethiopian national colors, with Amharic script. Possibly a representation in the context of the Battle of Adwa (1896), a central event in Ethiopian history. Characteristic strong use of color and the narrative, flat pictorial language of Ethiopian folk art.
Technique: Tempera/Gouache on cotton canvas, mounted on wood
Dimensions: 48 × 90 cm (including frame)
Dating: acquired in the 1920s; created in the first half of the 20th century
Condition: good overall condition (see photos)
Provenance:
Purchased in the 1920s in Addis Ababa by Wilhelm Haas (1896–1981), then secretary of legation at the German embassy in Ethiopia. Subsequently owned by his son Dr. Gottfried Haas (1943–2016). Since then continuously in the family’s possession. The fabric was later mounted on wood and professionally framed (frame maker Singapore, presumably 1981–1983). The biographies of both previous owners are publicly documented (Wikipedia).
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Artist
Unknown artist
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Äthiopisches Volksgemälde – Schlachtszene mit Reitern und Würdenträgern – 1. Hälfte 20. Jh.
Technique
Tempera
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
48 cm
Width
90 cm
Weight
3 kg
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Style
Naive Art
Period
1910-1920
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