Wolf Thaler, Still Life With Flowers 1950s bracelet and rings

bracelet and rings

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A beautiful portrait of Lydia Augusta Allen (1810-1890) wearing a sumptuous black dress

There appears to be a reference to the artist - perhaps B Van Der Duik or similar

In the foreground

Wolf Thaler, Still Life With Flowers 1950s bracelet and ringsAn early 20th century oil on canvas depicting an arrangement of beautiful flowers by classically trained German artist, Wolf Thaler (1895 1952). Thaler trained at the Academy in Munich and was particularly inspired by the high contrast drama of 17th century Dutch flower painting. The Old Masters of the Baroque era certainly set the bar high with regards to still lifes and, like many of his contemporaries, Thaler enjoyed working in this style. The