Adolf Meissner, A Woodcutter In The Snow

Adolf Meissner, A Woodcutter In The SnowA charming 19th century study of a woodcutter in the snow by German painter, Adolf Meissner (1837 1902). He created this in advance of a larger work Shepherd with herd and woodcutter in a snowy landscape'. It depicts an elderly lady resting while carrying a weighty collection of sticks on her back. Shes extending her right arm as if shes calling out to someone for assistance. In the larger piece, which can be viewed here, a shepherd has stopped by her

jars and fruit

which was a radical approach at the time

It has an unusual atmospheric quality and the details are lifelike and sharp

which consisted of dresses with tight bodices and plenty of white lace

so perhaps this was painted ‘en plein air’

We spoke to a collector of antique fashion

527 achieved for ‘Üppige Blumenstilleben’ at Auktionshaus Stahl

he established several studios in major Cities and was recognised as a leading light during the early 20th-century

France Condition

Violets and Apple Blossom on a Forest Floor’ (42cm x 31cm) in 2001 at Christie’s

She’s wearing the fashion of the early 1860s

His outfit dates to around 1585