Italian Man, ca. 1850-1860
ArtistAmalie Bensinger,
Bruchsal
1809–1889
Reichenau
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions without frame48,2 × 39,4 × 2,1 cm
Dimensions with frame59,4 × 49 × 6,5 cm
Status
not on displayIn the 1830s, Amalie Bensinger studied painting with private teachers in Düsseldorf. After completing her training, she travelled to Italy in the 1850s, which at that time attracted many German artists. In addition to studying Italian art, she was fascinated by the landscape and the local people. This is also evident in Bensinger's study of a young Italian man's head, in which she paid particular attention to the distribution of light and shadow: certain parts of the face recede into darkness, while others are brought into the light.
AccessionAcquisition 2025
ProvenanceBis spät. 27.11.2021 im Eigentum von Nachfahren der Künstlerin; 27.11.2021 Auktionshaus Stahl, Hamburg, Auktion „Art and Antiques“, Los Nr. 477, Abb. S. 74, eingeliefert von vorgen. Nachfahren; […]; 13.1.2025 angekauft von Antiquariat Thomas Mertens, BerlinInventory numberM 2025-1
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