This attractive mid-20th-century oil painting by German artist Oskar Hagemann (1888-1985) depicts a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a jug.
With an impressionistic touch, Hagemann has captured the delicacy of these blooms with spirit. It’s a quiet ensemble, pared back and refined with an emphasis on the gentle harmony of pastel colours. He lived a remarkable life - marrying another artist and residing for a while at a castle in Sommerau, Germany. This is a rare find as his still lifes tend to be less common than his portraits.
Signed lower left and held within an ornate gilt frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 25½” x 29½” / 65cm x 75cm
Year of creation: c. 1940
Condition: Artwork presents well. Areas of tidy restoration. Frame with some light wear.
Artist’s auction maximum: £1,490
German artist Oskar Hagemann is predominantly known for his spirited portraiture but he also produced still lifes and landscapes. He studied at the Karlsruhe Art Academy where he later became a teacher.
Learn more about Oskar Hagemann in our directory.
We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.
