Worthmann (XX) - Waldbach mit Felsblöcken im Sonnenlicht
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Waldbach mit Felsblöcken im Sonnenlicht, an oil painting in the Düsseldorf School style by Worthmann (XX), dated 1905 in the period 1900–1910, oil on cardboard, 34 × 46.4 cm, framed and sold with frame.
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Waldbach with Boulder Blocks in Sunlight
Düsseldorf School, around 1900 – Oil on cardboard, verso labeled “Worthmann”
WORK
A stream rushes over mossy stones toward the viewer, on the left and right are large boulder blocks, behind them a dense leafy forest through which the sun breaks and the foliage glows in yellow and light green; on the right two robust tree trunks. Light is the theme: dappled and impastoed, patches of light on leaves, water, and rock. A forest brook motif, as the Düsseldorf school painters depicted since Achenbach – en plein air painting around 1900. Landscape format, 34 x 46.4 cm.
ARTIST
The front of the painting is unsigned. On the back, in blue pen, “Worthmann.” is written, along with the pencil number “14408.” A marking on the back is not a signature; we mention it but make no attribution. In artist lexicons there is a Johannes Wortmann (1844 Ronsdorf – 1920 Düsseldorf), a pupil of Oswald Achenbach – whether the designation refers to him cannot be determined without a comparison work.
Technique: oil on cardboard.
Image size: 34 x 46.4 cm
Frame size: 52.2 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm
Framed weight: 900 g
Signature: none on the front; back labeled “Worthmann.” in pencil “14408.”
ORIGIN
From private collection, acquired into our stock in 2026.
CONDITION
Good condition. Paint layer closed, impasto; in the dark mid-ground there is a fine craquelure. The cardboard shows water stains and drip marks on the back, none on the front. Not cleaned, not restored. Please regard the photos as part of the description.
FRAME AND HANGING
Black polished profiled frame of Dutch type with gilded inner edge (wave ornament). At the top inner edge there is a small loss of the gilding, the edges slightly bumped; back side with corner blocks. The frame is part of the lot.
SHIPPING
Framed shipment, corners and surface protected. Local pickup in Helmstedt possible.
Frame: Black polished profiled frame with gilded inner edge; at the top a small loss of gilding, edges lightly worn; back with corner blocks."
Seller's Story
Kunsthandel Fliegner in Helmstedt, between the Harz and the Braunschweig region. The focus is on paintings and graphics from the 19th and 20th centuries, especially from the Harz, the Harz foothills, and the Munich School. Each work is reviewed before listing, measured, and photographed with its signature and back. I have been selling on Catawiki for over eight years. The works are carefully packaged for shipping.
Translated by Google TranslateWaldbach with Boulder Blocks in Sunlight
Düsseldorf School, around 1900 – Oil on cardboard, verso labeled “Worthmann”
WORK
A stream rushes over mossy stones toward the viewer, on the left and right are large boulder blocks, behind them a dense leafy forest through which the sun breaks and the foliage glows in yellow and light green; on the right two robust tree trunks. Light is the theme: dappled and impastoed, patches of light on leaves, water, and rock. A forest brook motif, as the Düsseldorf school painters depicted since Achenbach – en plein air painting around 1900. Landscape format, 34 x 46.4 cm.
ARTIST
The front of the painting is unsigned. On the back, in blue pen, “Worthmann.” is written, along with the pencil number “14408.” A marking on the back is not a signature; we mention it but make no attribution. In artist lexicons there is a Johannes Wortmann (1844 Ronsdorf – 1920 Düsseldorf), a pupil of Oswald Achenbach – whether the designation refers to him cannot be determined without a comparison work.
Technique: oil on cardboard.
Image size: 34 x 46.4 cm
Frame size: 52.2 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm
Framed weight: 900 g
Signature: none on the front; back labeled “Worthmann.” in pencil “14408.”
ORIGIN
From private collection, acquired into our stock in 2026.
CONDITION
Good condition. Paint layer closed, impasto; in the dark mid-ground there is a fine craquelure. The cardboard shows water stains and drip marks on the back, none on the front. Not cleaned, not restored. Please regard the photos as part of the description.
FRAME AND HANGING
Black polished profiled frame of Dutch type with gilded inner edge (wave ornament). At the top inner edge there is a small loss of the gilding, the edges slightly bumped; back side with corner blocks. The frame is part of the lot.
SHIPPING
Framed shipment, corners and surface protected. Local pickup in Helmstedt possible.
Frame: Black polished profiled frame with gilded inner edge; at the top a small loss of gilding, edges lightly worn; back with corner blocks."
Seller's Story
Kunsthandel Fliegner in Helmstedt, between the Harz and the Braunschweig region. The focus is on paintings and graphics from the 19th and 20th centuries, especially from the Harz, the Harz foothills, and the Munich School. Each work is reviewed before listing, measured, and photographed with its signature and back. I have been selling on Catawiki for over eight years. The works are carefully packaged for shipping.
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Sold with frame
Yes
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Edition
Original
Artist
Worthmann (XX)
Title of artwork
Waldbach mit Felsblöcken im Sonnenlicht
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
1905
Condition
Good condition
Height
34 cm
Width
46.4 cm
Weight
900 g
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Impressionism
Period
1900-1910
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