Ernst Kielwein, Self Portrait At Table

Ernst Kielwein, Self Portrait At TableThis late 19th century oil painting by Ernst Kielwein (1864 1902) depicts the artist seated at a table. Gazing apprehensively through thinned rimmed spectacles, presumably towards the mirror hes using to analyse his image, he clutches his palette and brushes. Its a gentle portrayal of a humble character. One who worked diligently in the shadow of the old masters, having studied the finest works extensively at The Louvre in Paris. Known predominantly

Signed lower right and held within an early 20th-century frame

Many of her female peers were resigned to painting simply as a hobby but

they focus on the muscular forms as the typically Rubenesque figures tumble around a symbolic pyramid of drama

while he sleeps

Her child scuttles and chatters within a sturdy wooden walker

562 achieved for an oil painting in 2006

444 achieved for an oil painting in 1999

The mount is a little more yellowed than highlighted by the camera

Size including frame 15½” x 20” / 40cm x 51cm

He was often inspired by these beautiful rolling hills

Medium: Engraving on hand-laid paperOverall size: 18½” x 22” / 47cm x 56cmYear of creation: c

Artist’s auction highlight: £29