Wolf Thaler, Still Life With Flowers

Wolf Thaler, Still Life With FlowersAn early 20th century oil on canvas depicting an arrangement of beautiful flowers by classically trained German artist, Wolf Thaler (1895 1952). Thaler trained at the Academy in Munich and was particularly inspired by the high contrast drama of 17th century Dutch flower painting. The Old Masters of the Baroque era certainly set the bar high with regards to still lifes and, like many of his contemporaries, Thaler enjoyed working in this style. The

It’s a captivating portrayal that’s been painted with confidence and energy

He’s styled his hair into an almighty quiff and was surely the talk of the town

an inscription reads ‘For Nell’

This piece is currently unframed but framing can be arranged if required

An inscription on the reverse explains that Hilde was a Dutch student that attended Campsegret

These were some of the first to truly embrace painting outdoors and they’re seen as a precursor to the French impressionists

an inscription reads ‘Aetatis svae 70

He certainly has a fierce look to him

Medium: Oil on canvas

Frame with scuffs

it’s been created on paper and laid on canvas

An easy-going landscape painting depicting a view across the peaceful island of Gavnø in South Zealand