This mid-20th-century still life by Danish artist Robert Panitzsch (1879-1949) depicts a vase of daffodils together with a bowl of apples on a table.
Exquisitely rendered to capture the subtle effects of light, each element displays its true characteristics. Within a seemingly simple composition, Panitzsch has tackled the complexity of several surfaces. The glass bowl, with its semi-transparent interior, perfectly rounded and near opaque in the shade. The ceramic vase, partially reflecting the colour of the bowl, and tapering towards the top. While the crisp apples, in green and red hues, are described with various undulations.
Panitzsch is predominantly known for his captivating scenes depicting quiet interiors with figures. But occasionally, he’d also produce still lifes, usually from within his own home. Here, in 1949, the final year of his life, he’s painted a decorative ensemble with the utmost proficiency.
Signed/dated lower right and held within its original frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 18½” x 22½” / 47cm x 57cm
Year of creation: 1949
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame a little rustic and recoloured but it's probably original.
Artist’s auction maximum: £10,000
Robert Panitzsch trained at the Imperial Academy of Arts in Berlin.
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