Heinrich Plühr (1859-1953) - Early 20th Century Oil Grey Eyed Girl

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su118
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Description

A striking early 20th-century portrait by the German artist Heinrich Plühr (1859-1953) depicting a young lady with piercing icy-grey eyes, gazing thoughtfully into the distance. Her pale complexion stands in stark contrast to her dark hair, which fades into the background, lending her an enigmatic quality. Signed to the lower right. Well presented in a distressed gilt frame. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

Fine craquelure across the surface. Light abrasions throughout. Notable abrasions to the lower half of the face. Inspection under UV light reveals areas of restoration. Some undulation to the canvas. The frame shows signs of wear consistent with age, including flaking, scuffs, chips and indentations.

Size

33.5 x 24.5cm (13.2" x 9.6")
Framed Size: 43 x 33.5cm (16.9" x 13.2")

Artist Biography

Heinrich Plühr (1859-1953) was a German painter and photographer known for his finely detailed portraits, genre scenes, and mythological subjects. Born in Beckum, he began his career as a lithographer and photo-retoucher before studying at the Weimar Painting School. Influenced by Symbolism and artists like Arnold Böcklin, his work often combined realism with dreamlike or allegorical themes. He exhibited internationally, earning a bronze medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition. Later based in Weimar, Plühr also produced numerous stereophotographs of nudes, reflecting his interest in photography as an artistic tool. Despite early acclaim, his work faded into obscurity by the mid-20th century

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SKU su118
Frame Colour gold
Artist Heinrich Plühr (1859-1953)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 33.5 x 24.5cm
Medium Oil
Style Realism
Subject Portrait
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