“Der Sommer” Allegorical Summer Scene Painting, After Hans Makart Vintage

“Der Sommer” Allegorical Summer Scene Painting, After Hans Makart VintageAdditional Description: A richly atmospheric European allegorical painting titled Der Sommer (The Summer), executed after the celebrated Austrian academic painter Hans Makart, whose works defined the opulent historicism and theatrical elegance of late 19th century Viennese art. The composition presents an idyllic summer tableau, likely featuring figures in a pastoral or classical setting, rendered with warm tonal harmony and a soft, romantic palette.

Ornate Blue Missel Book with Clasp and Cover Slip

revealing red and white ground layers beneath

Author of "The Task"

wooden stretcher and backing

it was one of the most popular Catholic prayer books of its time

where dressing tables were elevated into curated

Lighter mechanism untested and may require flint

Maison Boissier luxury correspondence box - 1875-1890

light scratches

Minor surface wear and light scratching to the onyx consistent with use

used for composing letters

Known as Salad Burnet