This lot consists of a hand painted oil on cardboard rendered in style of the Austrian painter Eduard Veith (1858-1925). Painting signed at the lower left corner: E VEIGHT
Eduard Veith was born in Vienna, where he attended the art school and was a pupil of Ferdinand Laufberger. He continued his education in Paris. Veith created primarily frescoes, theater curtains as well as mythological and historical paintings. He received commissions for the National Theatre, the Diana Baths and the Ronacher in Vienna, as well as the Metropoltheater in Berlin and the German Theatre in Prague. He was also appreciated for his fine portraits of women in typical Art Nouveau style.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 13.7"x17.7" (35x45cm)
Framed 16.9"x20.4" (43x52cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. The Lot does not carry established documented provenance, described in the catalogue as "in the style of" of the artist, work by an unknown creator whose style is strongly under the influence of the style of the named master artist.