Adolf Schill (1848-1911) - Late 19th Century Watercolour Procession

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Description

Adolf Schill (1848-1911) Watercolour on paper. Unsigned. Inscribed verso. Beautifully presented in a decorative gilt frame. (Provenance: from the artist's estate). On paper.

Condition

Some wear and discolouration to the paper. Overall the artwork is in good condition for its age. Wear to the frame including scuffs and stable cracking. The frame has undergone previous restoration, including fills to the lower and right rails.

Size

12 x 25cm (4.7" x 9.8")
Framed Size: 15 x 28cm (5.9" x 11.0")

Collection Information

This collection of architectural watercolours by Adolf Schill captures the elegance of classical form, rendered with exquisite detail and a keen eye for ornamentation.

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Artist Biography

Adolf Schill (1848-1911) was a German architect, painter, and designer known for his contributions to the decorative arts and architectural education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Stuttgart, Schill studied at the Stuttgart Polytechnic before continuing his training in Vienna and Munich, where he developed a deep appreciation for historical architecture and classical ornamentation. He later became a professor at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, where he influenced a generation of artists and architects through his teaching in architectural drawing and decoration. Schill’s work reflected a synthesis of classical design principles with the evolving aesthetics of his time, emphasising craftsmanship, harmony, and historical awareness. In addition to his teaching, he contributed designs for interior decorations, stage sets, and architectural projects.

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SKU su528
Artist Adolf Schill (1848-1911)
Date Late 19th Century
Dimensions 12.0 x 25.0cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Classical
Subject Classical
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