Karl Weickgenannt, Evening At The Galatea Fountain

Karl Weickgenannt, Evening At The Galatea FountainThis early 20th century expressive oil painting by German artist Karl Weickgenannt (1896 1976) depicts the Galatea Fountain in Karlsruhe. Backlit at dusk, the fountain stands silhouetted. The form of Galatea, a figure from Greek mythology, visible amid slender trees. Beyond, the gentle tints of distant foliage provide a near ethereal glow. The name Galatea refers to a statue, which was so alluring, that its creator, Pygmalion of Cyprus, fell deeply in

Medium: Charcoal on paperOverall size: 25½” x 30½” / 65cm x 77cmYear of creation: c

Sprawled around a picnic blanket

The portrait is dated 1931 and housed within a frame that's probably its original

bashful amid a thicket

One scratch on the right-hand side

almost terrified by the irrepressible falls

and lifted a view with a lazy glow

a large property is surrounded by tall walls and an old stone gatehouse

who was cello virtuoso

The board has a slight bow but otherwise fine

It’s an atmospheric little painting that captures the popular tourist spot under a full moon and cloudy sky

Some minor blemishes