Oskar Hagemann, Still Life With Flowers

Oskar Hagemann, Still Life With FlowersThis 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. Its 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

It’s a fascinating piece that provides a snapshot into a time gone by - when families sat together while enjoying their own activities

So probably not as old as the gentleman appears but still a wonderful decorative item

Medium: Watercolour on paperOverall size: 17½” x 14” / 45cm x 36cmYear of creation: c

The radiant morn hath passed away

Two small areas of paint losses

Hugo Mühlig (1854-1929) and Edouard Manet (1832-1883)

which is synonymous with traditional Christian iconography

Von Pechmann trained at the academy in Munich under Phillip Foltz and also undertook study trips to France and Italy

As the Treasurer of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts

remains to be seen

The painting is signed towards the lower right and housed within a frame that’s probably the original

Gosta Bohm (1890-1981)