Imre Knopp (1867-1945)
| Artist Name | Imre Knopp (1867-1945) |
|---|---|
| Title | Portrait of a Boy with Hoop |
| Description | This charming Victorian full length portrait oil painting is by Hungarian artist Imre Knopp. Painted circa 1901 the painting is of a young boy in his finery, holding a hoop. A lovely red hat sits above his angelical face. A really sweet painting executed with great skill in its detail and colouring. The signature Knopp Imre is attached verso. |
| Provenance | Berkshire estate. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 27 x 38 inches |
| Frame | Housed in an ornate gilt frame, 47 inches by 34 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | Imre Knopp (1867-1945) was a Hungarian painter and son of artist Joseph Knopp. He acquired artistic qualifications in Weimar, then Paris, and finally in Budapest, at the Gyula Benczúr school. In 1895 he won a state gold medal, in 1906 he won the Ráth Award, and in 1917 he won a state grand gold medal. He was a member of the Benczúr Society. In 1887 he first exhibited in the Art Gallery. In 1922 and 1930 he organized a collection exhibition there. His works were placed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, in the gallery of the Capital of Szekes and the Arad Palace of Culture. |
| Price | SOLD |
