”Bergfrühling” (original German title on the back inscription) , this large Modernism painting was executed in 1942 by Albert von Pirkhert (1887 Sarajevo – 1971 Vienna). From 1908 studied at the Vienna Academy with C. Griepenkerl, A. Eisenmenger and J. Schmid. 1912–14 study trips through Europe. The illustrator, painter, graphic artist and art critic created figures, portraits and landscapes. The Theresien Altar in the St. Michael's Church in Vienna was made by him. [from: Pappernigg, Michaela (arr.): Art of the 20th century. Inventory catalog of the Austrian Gallery of the 20th Century, Vol. 3: L–R, ed. v. d. Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna 1997, p. 194] Literature: (in German) " Dictionary of austrian artists " by Prof.H.Fuchs; Vollmer III, 1956, 595 . Inscription: signed and dated 1942 lower left. Technique: oil on canvas. Original period frame. Measurements: unframed w 28 1/2” x h 41 1/3” ( 72,5 x 105 cm),framed w 30 1/8” x h 42 7/8” (76,5 x 109 cm ). Condition: in very good condition.