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Ludwig Michalek (1859-1942) - Mid 20th Century Etching Snowy Evenings
Description
An original etching with aquatint by the artist Ludwig Michalek, depicting a frosty evening with a figure walking towards the warm light of the house. Signed in plate in the lower right hand corner with an inscription in plate in the lower right hand corner, as shown. Signed in plate. On wove.Condition
There is some very minor discolouration and foxing. Generally in good condition.
Size
22 x 31.8cm (8.7" x 12.5")Sheet: 32 x 43.3cm (12.6" x 17")
Artist Biography
Ludwig Michalek was born the son of a railway engineer in 1859 in Timişoara, now Timişoara in Romania. After attending secondary school in Brno, he came in 1873 to the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Here he became a student of August Eisenmenger, Christian Griepenkerl and Carl Wurzinger. Michalek was one of the founders of the etcher class at the Vienna Art School for Women and Girls, where he held since 1898 the main course for 'Head and Nude' and other courses for 'Tagesakt and Halbakt' and 'Nature studies for the preparation of arts and crafts purposes' held. Michalek created numerous series of engravings and etchings, such as composers, poets, Austrian Alpine railways, scenic and technical subjects. He also made reproductions after old masters. In addition to these works a variety of portraits, which he executed in the majority as pastel drawings.
| SKU | pm949 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ludwig Michalek (1859-1942) |
| Date | Mid 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 22 x 31.8cm |
| Medium | Etching |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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