Anders Zorn, Prince Paul Troubetzkoy In The Studio

Anders Zorn, Prince Paul Troubetzkoy In The StudioThis spirited etching of Prince Paolo Petrovich Troubetzkoy (1866 1938) by Swedish artist Anders Zorn (1860 1920) depicts the sculptor working on a bust of Zorn himself. Both artists are immersed in their work, each respectful of the other, a mutual kinship between seasoned professionals. The meeting took place in Zorns Stockholm studio. They probably met each other in Paris where both worked for an extended period of time. Troubetzkoy was an

Calisch studied at the Royal Academy of Amsterdam under Jan Adam Kruseman and was highly regarded during his lifetime

she leans forward to read the daily news

One white mark on the cottage roof but it seems to blend in

938 achieved for ‘Gadeparti fra Rom’ at an auction in 2007

Bokkelandt’s brushwork creates atmosphere - a masterclass in expression

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 22½” x 29½” / 57cm x 75cmYear of creation: 1841Provenance: FranceCondition: Craquelure throughout but the paint layer seems stable

The reverse bears an inscription ascribing the piece

Carl Birkso was a pseudonym for Frederik Drews - the son of Kaj Drews who is also known for his fine interior scenes

and plenty of spirit

Note the suggestion of a breeze

Presumably

Belgium Condition