Lenk (19th century) River Landscape(19th century) River Landscape, (19th century) River Landscape(19th century) River Landscape, turn of the century, oil on canvas. Depiction of a forest path on the left side of the painting, large chestnut tree in the centre, behind it a woman looking up at the treetops. On the right side of the painting, a river flows into the distance. Buildings can be surmised there. A mountainous backdrop rises on the horizon. Scaly application of paint, canvas not sufficiently stretched. Signed "Lenk" in the centre. Canvas 19.5 x 27.5 cm. Frame 28.5 x 36.5 cm. Originally acquired at Dorotheum, Vienna.

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