M. SCHWIND (1804-1871) Circle, Christ and Expulsion Paradise, around 1840, Pencil
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Technique: Pencil on Paper
Date: c. 1840
Description: Sketch-like design with partial final drawing, possibly a figure and costume study for a history painting in the style of the German late Romanticism or the Nazarenes. Showing a figure seated on a throne in a garment with many folds, pointing to the right with a stern gaze and a sweeping gesture. Perhaps it is a representation of Jesus Christ or God the Father. On the reverse is a quickly sketched figure study depicting the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. The sheet comes from a sketchbook by an anonymous artist from the circle of the famous history painter Moritz von Schwind (1804 Vienna - 1871 Niederpöcking), who is one of the most important painters of the German late Romantic period. As in Schwind's works, the sketchbook contains numerous depictions of history scenes or illustrations of fairy tales and legends as well as religious themes.
Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Religious, Germany,
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