Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Beautiful Composition Of John The Baptist And Saint Anne, Two Infant Children And Unknown Lady. Exceptional Detail Of Faces And Clothing With Floral Background. Signed By Artist (Left Bottom Corner) ER Corren 1822.
A Very Popular Religious Subject Painted By Many Old Masters.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Correns was born at Cologne in 1821, and after studying jurisprudence at Bonn, went to the Academy at Munich, and became an accomplished portrait painter and lithographer. He was well known for the elegance of his portraits, his subjects including King Maximilian of Bavaria and his consort Queen Maria.
He died at Munich in 1877.[1]
The botanist and geneticist Karl Erich Correns was his son.
CONDITION
[ Low Price Due To Tear ] Requires Repair/Patch.
Showing Signs Of Wear Due To Age And Usage.
Set In a Gilt Wood Frame having signs of wear and distress with one two tiny loss.
Brief History Erich Correns
Enrich Correns Is One Of The Most Influential 19th Century Painters. Born In Cologne Germany 1821-1877. After Studying jurisprudence At Bonn He Went To The Academy At Munich An Became A Accomplished Portrait Painter And Lithographer.
PROVENANCE
Purchased From Earl Saint Germans Collection Sold In 1933.
FRAMED MEASUREMENTS
Height 38 Inches
Width. 45 Inches
Depth. 2.5 Inches
DELIVERY
UK By Man & Van £80 / Europe /£190 / USA £345.
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Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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The Holy Family Saint John the Baptist Antique Religious Portraits Lithograph Paintings Artist E.r.correns
