Hans Zatzka (austrian 1859-1945) Under The Spell Of Love

A finely crafted genre scene depicting a loving couple and Cupid was created in the late 19th century by the renowned Austrian artist Hans Zatzka (1859–Vienna–1945). His paintings command exceptional prices on the international auction market (up to €100,000). Hans Zatzka studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts from 1877 to 1882 under Christian Griepenkerl and Carl von Blaas. During his studies at the Academy, he received the Füger Gold Medal. A decorative painter, he favored subjects from Wagner's operas and mythological scenes. Zatzka was very popular for his paintings of beautiful girls, allegorical scenes with nymphs and putti, and oriental genre paintings. To discover other works by this painter on our website, see references 3208, 3508, 3516, 4231, 4569, 5431, 5742, 6319, 6320, 6386, 6463, 6464 and 6900. Literature: “General Lexicon of the Artist” by Thieme/Becker and “Dictionary of Austrian Artists” by Professor H. Fuchs (in German). Inscription: signed H. Zatzka lower right. On the back of the canvas, original inscription by the artist in German: “Each kind of repetition reserved by the artist. Hans Zatzka” (in English: “Toute répétition réservé par l’artiste. Hans Zatzka”). Technique: oil on wood. Luxurious period gold-plated frame. Dimensions: unframed: W 58 x H 36.5 cm, framed: W 80.5 x H 60 cm. Condition: in very good condition.