Oil on panel
Munich, around 1890
Ernst Stache (1849-1889) – German architecture and landscape painter
Signed and inscribed lower right ‘E. Stache. München.‘
Dimensions: 25.5 x 39.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Switzerland
Detailed and virtuously painted townscape by Ernst Stache, whose paintings are very sought-after collectible items
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The present oil painting is a typical example of the artistic output of the German painter Ernst Stache and shows a stage-like composition with a view of the Piazzetta di San Marco in Venice. A small part of the Palazzo Ducale is visible on the right hand side, leading the view towards the center, where the famous Biblioteca Marciana shapes the space. In the distance on the far left the picture additionally reveals the central building of Santa Maria della Salute, another attraction of the town. Stache rendered the scene a number of finely painted figures describing typical daily life.



The painting is in good condition considering its age. There are light marks, where the frame has rubbed. Inspection under UV light reveals tiny areas of retouching to the sky and the lower parts of the depiction. The size of the stretcher is 25.5 x 39.5 cm and the framed overall dimensions are 38 x 52 cm.



Ernst Stache (1849-1889)

Ernst Stache was born in Peilau and established himself as an architecture and landscape painter in Munich. In 1889 his presence is documented in Rome, whereas his many townscapes suggest that he also visited further cities in Italy. His works are still very popular with collectors and are regularly traded on the international art market. (cbo)

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