Karl Peter Burnitz, Woodland View With Pond

Karl Peter Burnitz, Woodland View With PondThis late 19th century oil painting by German artist Karl Peter Burnitz (1824 1886) depicts a dense woodland view with pond. At first glance, the dominant characteristic of this splendid little painting is its mastery of tone. Dark green and umber, enlivened with highlights that rest in pockets of exposed foliage. But look closer and theres finesse, exquisite details rendered through careful observation. The trees, which rise into a pyramidal

1810Condition: Artwork presents well

this was probably a design for a room interior produced by an artist while working with a client (perhaps a fussy one)

Smythe was purposeful and his works in high demand - particularly by those housed within overcrowded cities and industrialised towns

Matýsek has selected a composition which encompasses the entire table

This painting will suit someone that enjoys the timeworn appeal of barn finds

Artist’s auction highlight: £7

Wansleben studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy and his works were shown at several prestigious exhibitions including at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition in 1919

St Francis Xavier was born in the Basque region of Spain in 1506

Medium: Oil on canvas laid on boardOverall size: 20½” x 26” / 52cm x 66cmYear of creation: c

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 14” x 16” / 36cm x 41cmYear of creation: 1826Provenance: PolandCondition: Craquelure

270 achieved for ‘Paysage animé’ in 1997

1891Condition: Artwork presents well