Gabriel Cornelius Von Max (1840–1915): Portrait Of A Woman

Artist:
Gabriel Cornelius von Max (1840–1915)

Origin:
Germany

Date:
Late 19th century

Style:
Academicism

Media / Technique:
Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

• Painting: 37 × 27 cm
• With frame: 61 × 52 cm

Signature:
Signed upper right: “G. Max”

Condition:
Good condition, consistent with the work’s age.

A high-quality portrait of a woman painted by Gabriel Cornelius von Max, a German artist associated with academic painting. The work depicts a young woman with her gaze gently lowered, rendered through subtle interplay of light and shadow and a particularly sensitive treatment of the face. Set against a dark background, the figure exudes a calm and contemplative atmosphere, while the finesse of the brushwork lends a particular softness to the skin and hair.

Gabriel Cornelius von Max was one of the leading German academic painters of the second half of the 19th century. His works frequently combine technical virtuosity with psychological sensitivity. His portraits are particularly sought after for the subtlety of their characterization and their high pictorial quality.