54 - Hans Hassenteufel (1887–1943), “On the Countryside,” Munich, first half of the 20th century

Hans Hassenteufel (1887–1943), “On the Countryside,” Munich, first half of the 20th century Oil on canvas. A large-format knee-length portrait of a maid holding a milk jug, standing in front of a vast, sun-drenched field. Behind her, barefoot farmers are gathering hay; on the horizon, a southern city stretches out against a backdrop of mountains. Signed “HASSENTEUFEL / MÜNCHEN” in the upper left corner. The canvas is perforated near the subject’s left forearm and along the right edge. Set in a wooden frame with rocaille stucco decoration, which is chipped in places. Painting dimensions 100 x 70 cm, framed dimensions 120 x 90 cm. Hans Hassenteufel (1887–1943) was a German portrait and nude painter. He studied under Franz von Stuck, among others, at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts and primarily painted nudes and portraits of women inspired by southern European or Oriental themes. His motifs were also very popular in the form of prints and postcards. Please note: Pickup only, or please request a shipping quote before the auction! Condition: III +