Leopold Graf Von Kalckreuth, Gleaner

Leopold Graf Von Kalckreuth, GleanerA fine late 19th century etching depicting a gleaner in a field by German artist, Leopold Graf von Kalckreuth (1855 1928). This exquisite piece has been created with a masterly touch and an impressionistic style. Von Kalckreuth was initially taught by his father and later attended the academies of Weimar and Munich. His work covered various subjects but tended to focus on gritty everyday scenes including field labourers and fisher folk. In 1895, Von

he also suffered some low points including a stay in a psychiatric hospital following a conviction for arson

And her arms are quite muscular - probably because she’s always busy

he’s also added small flecks of white to give the grass a gentle shimmering effect

A detailed interior scene with a hand-painted trunk

William J Solby (1875-1928) was a fascinating character that ran the American Decorating Shop together with his wife

900 achieved for ‘L'oil éclairé (A discerning eye)’ at Sotheby’s in 1996

12½” x 16” / 32cm x 41cm

This wonderful late 16th-century depiction of Adam and Eve is a joy to behold and truly a piece of history

An extensive 17th-century Flemish landscape painting depicting a group of travellers resting by an ancient well

1915Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Overall very good

particularly of religious subjects

Behind the figures