Alfred Schwartz

ALFRED SCHWARTZ (Germany, 1833-1909).
"Lady with little angel".
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower left corner.
Measurements: 96 x 70 cm; 121 x 95 cm (frame).

The painting on auction reveals Schwartz's predilection for capturing intimate and atmospheric moments of the Danish bourgeoisie or middle class. A young lady, dressed in a white evening gown with puffed sleeves and a full skirt, tilts her red-haired head and smiles at a little angel who is pouncing on her. This cherub, with curly, amber curls, plays with the protagonist. The scene, defined with sharp, detailed strokes, stands out powerfully against an intentionally blurred background.