Wilhelm Gdanietz, Portrait Of A Fisherman

Wilhelm Gdanietz, Portrait Of A FishermanA characterful early 20th century portrait of a grizzled old salt. Hes heading back home after a hard day on rough seas. The artist, Wilhelm Gdanietz (1893 1962), has used a broad brush to daub in areas of light as it catches the various undulations. Gdanietz led a difficult life but overcame the odds to become a very successful painter. At the age of two, he became deaf following a bout of scarlet fever, which led to him spending much of his

the wife of successful Parisian businessman

17½” x 21½” / 45cm x 55cm

This portrait is signed in the upper left and it’s a beautiful museum quality piece which would grace any wall

He tended to paint stills

He’s known for his landscapes

A characterful mid-18th-century portrait of a stout old fellow with ruddy cheeks and a satisfied expression

Her outfit is a little tricky to decipher but she’s probably wearing a caraco

Medium: Oil on board Overall size: 23½” x 19½” / 60cm x 50cmYear of creation: c

As the sun sets on another day

which is interesting as

1830Provenance: FranceCondition: Light craquelure

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