European School (XIX) - Mephistopheles en Gretchen - (Goethe Faust)
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Mephistopheles en Gretchen - (Goethe Faust), a unsigned 19th‑century Dutch oil painting on panel (33 × 21 cm) in the Romantic style by European School (XIX), framed (46.5 × 35 cm inc. frame) and requiring restoration, sold with frame.
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Oil painting with a scene from Goethe's tragedy Faust, in which Mephistopheles the devil helps Faust seduce Gretchen (Margarete), leading to a tragic downfall for her.
In the foreground Gretchen is depicted as a modest woman with downcast eyes and a flower in her hand. Directly behind her, Mephistopheles (the devil) looms theatrically and menacingly.
The framed work from the late 19th century is painted on panel and requires restoration attention.
Dimensions including frame: 46.5 x 35 cm
Panel dimensions: 33 x 21.5 cm
Not signed.
View the photos for a good impression of the quality, execution and condition of this remarkable tableau.
Oil painting with a scene from Goethe's tragedy Faust, in which Mephistopheles the devil helps Faust seduce Gretchen (Margarete), leading to a tragic downfall for her.
In the foreground Gretchen is depicted as a modest woman with downcast eyes and a flower in her hand. Directly behind her, Mephistopheles (the devil) looms theatrically and menacingly.
The framed work from the late 19th century is painted on panel and requires restoration attention.
Dimensions including frame: 46.5 x 35 cm
Panel dimensions: 33 x 21.5 cm
Not signed.
View the photos for a good impression of the quality, execution and condition of this remarkable tableau.
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Sold with frame
Yes
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Artist
European School (XIX)
Title of artwork
Mephistopheles en Gretchen - (Goethe Faust)
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Needs restoration
Height
33 cm
Width
21 cm
Style
Romanticism
Period
19th century
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