After Franz Wurbel, Orientalist School Street Scene Study

After Franz Wurbel, Orientalist School Street Scene StudyAn early 20th century oil on canvas after the original by Austrian artist, Franz Wurbel (1822 1900). It depicts an animated street scene whereby a young lady on a donkey is handing a coin to a blind beggar. Behind her, a middle aged gentleman makes his way carefully down some well trodden steps. The paint is applied thickly with a degree of vigour and some of the details are particularly well rendered, particularly the donkey and the expressions of

Several small losses on the right-hand side but otherwise fine

21” x 16” / 53cm x 41cm

Philip Hugh Padwick ROI RBA (1876–1958) is known for his captivating landscapes that create a sense of mystery and drama

It fits with the style of the Barbizon group of artists who were active between 1830-1870

We particularly love the curious two-legged cabinet

It’s interesting that the artist has juxtaposed a traditional sailboat with a fierce industrial fire

three figures are walking past a shop front

We can but speculate and perhaps you have your own views on this fascinating lady

724 achieved for ‘Femme Assise’ in 2018

he abandoned his classical style and began adopting looser brushwork and a lighter palette

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23” x 29” / 59cm x 73cm Year of creation c