Erich Taefflinger, Still Life With Oranges, Apples & Nuts

Erich Taefflinger, Still Life With Oranges, Apples & NutsThis stylish late 19th century still life by W Erich Taefflinger depicts an arrangement of oranges, apples and nuts. Its a refined work with an emphasis on form and reflection. The artwork is housed within an early 20th century frame, which provides an unusual decorative aesthetic. On the reverse, an old inscription refers to the International Watercolour Exhibition Dresden 1892. Signed in the upper right. Learn more about W Erich Taefflinger in our

We may never know the true story but this only adds another layer of intrigue and mystery to this beautifully rendered painting

Overall size: 33½” x 27½” / 85cm x 70cm

Hammershoi was married to Ilsted’s sister so the pair undoubtedly spent many afternoons discussing their ideas

Sweden Condition

And the chickens in the foreground are given a three-dimensional appearance with tonal adjustments

Panel with slight curvature

Size 7” x 9¾” / 18cm x 25cm

During the 1870s

The attention to detail here is exquisite and we particularly enjoy the young lad on the right eating his lunch

while learning the family craft

Poul Friis Nybo (1869-1929) cherished these moments and often produced introspective scenes featuring women writing

1950Provenance: USACondition: Very presentable overall with no issues