Germany, Munich, 1927<\/p>\n
An elegant portrait of a Spanish woman in traditional dress, painted in oil on canvas and signed by Richard Benno Adam in Munich in 1927. The sitter is depicted wearing a striking red shawl and traditional Spanish attire, holding a folding fan and adorned with flowers and jewellery. The rich colours and expressive handling of the subject create a particularly atmospheric and captivating portrait.<\/p>\n
Richard Benno Adam was an important German painter of portraits, horses, and animals. He came from the famous Adam family, a renowned Bavarian artistic dynasty.<\/p>\n
He painted numerous works for European high society and aristocracy, including members of the Bavarian royal family as well as Austrian and Hungarian aristocracy.<\/p>\n
In the years 1928 to 1931, he undertook extended stays in the United States. Later, he was active as a professor in Munich.<\/p>\n
The painting is presented in an impressive period giltwood frame with richly carved ornamental decoration, enhancing its distinguished appearance.<\/p>\n
A highly decorative example of early 20th-century German portraiture by a well-established member of the celebrated Adam dynasty, combining an elegant subject with a striking period frame.<\/p>\n
Artist: Richard Benno Adam (German, 1873\u20131937)
\nDate: 1927
\nPlace: Munich, Germany
\nMedium: Oil on canvas
\nSignature: Signed lower right, \u201cR. B. Adam,\u201d Munich, 1927
\nFrame: Period giltwood frame with carved ornament
\nCondition: Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with age and use.
\nDimensions with frame: Height 117 cm (46.1 in.); Width 107 cm (42.1 in.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9759,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[61],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-975","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-paintings","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n