Anton Gold (1914-1970) - Mid 20th Century Oil The Schoolboy

Description

This evocative portrait captures a young boy in school uniform, with a striking orange tie contrasting against his pale shirt and background. The loose, impressionistic brushwork creates a soft, dreamy atmosphere, while a small red toy horse in the background adds a whimsical touch to the composition. Signed. Presented in a rustic silver-gilt frame. On canvas.

Condition

The painting has undergone some restoration, including canvas repairs. There is some craquelure to the surface. Wear to the frame has left it with a rustic finish.

Size

59 x 41cm (23.2" x 16.1")
Framed Size: 71 x 53cm (28" x 20.9")

Collection Information

The work of Stuttgart-born German painter Anton Gold (1914-1970) sits at the threshold of several artistic movements of the 20th century, with Fauvist influences and a Post-Impressionist core. With a life spanning the most tumultuous years of the past century, Gold's varied subjects capture the world in a stark yet colourful manner. The collection includes portraits, still lifes and landscape scenes, with common themes of bare trees and faceless figures throughout. Many works are large in scale, with a gently vibrant palette that would suit a range of interior settings.

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