Wilhelm Schwar (1860-1943)
| Artist Name | Wilhelm Schwar (1860-1943) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Master of the House |
| Description | An original, large oil on canvas which was painted by the German animal portrait artist Wilhelm Schwar. It is a stunning, meticulously fine portrait painting of a cat on a doorstep. This cat really is the boss of this house. It has beautiful colouring and it really overpowers the presence of the canvas. It was painted circa 1900. This portrait was made into a postcard and is one of Schwar’s most famous paintings. The cat’s name and the title of the painting is Mizzi. A gem of a portrait. Signed right. |
| Provenance | Midlands estate. Reproduced as a postcard circa 1905. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 19.7 x 15.7 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a 19th century swept gallery frame. 30 inch by 26 inch. In excellent gallery condition and ready to hang. |
| Condition | Has had restoration. Unlined. |
| Biography | Wilhelm Schwar (1860-1943) was primarily a painter of genre scenes. He was born in 1860 and worked in Munich. Wilhelm painted in a meticulous, realistic style, which is very recognisable and hardly changed throughout his career. There are few amongst the late 19th Century painters of cats and dogs who ever achieve such a high level of meticulous detail. Schwar is applauded amongst experts and collectors for his remarkable ability to combine detail with relaxed form and character, leaving little doubt as to his importance with this subject. The coats and features of his animals are remarkably believable with the eyes of his cats and dogs looking so real to the point that a sudden move on the viewer’s behalf would have them focused upon you. Every hair, though random in design, gives a groomed look to his animal clearly stating their cared and domestic status. Even the autumn leaves within this scene curl wearily with magnificent glow from his autumn’s palette. Schwar’s works are beautifully executed and are very popular amongst private European collectors. |
| Price | SOLD |
