Oil on canvas
Presumably Italy, 1916
Walter Lilie (1876-1924) – German painter
Signed and dated lower right ‘Walter Lilie. 1916’
Stucco frame
Overall dimensions: 70 x 100 cm
Good condition
Provenance: from the inventory of a former Berlin gallery
Walter Lilie was mainly focused on portrait and landscape painting; the auction record for one of his works currently sets at around €3,700

The present painting is a characteristic work by Walter Lilie and depicts an idyllic horse pond scene at the Lake Maggiore. Lilie was deeply inspired by Italian landscapes and preferred to paint his motifs with a rather flat and slightly impressionist style.

The painting is signed and dated lower right ‘Walter Lilie. 1916‘. The canvas was minimally damaged on the right hand side and was professionally restored from the verso. Besides, the painting is in good condition considering its age. The dimensions of the stretcher are 70 x 100 cm. The stucco frame is only affected by a few tiny losses of material and measures 78.5 x 108.5 cm.

Walter Lilie (1876-1924)

Walter Lilie was born in Leipzig and grew up as the son of the German writer Moritz Lilie (1835-1904) and the older brother of Georg (1973-1935), who also became a painter. Walter studied at the Art Academy in Dresden and attended the class of Carl Bantzer (1857-1941). He then specialized in portrait and landscape painting and was especially active in Schwetzingen, Germany, and Italy. (cbo)

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