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Late 19th Century Oil on Board by Johann Georg Meyer Van Bremen

Name: Late 19th Century Oil on Board by Johann Georg Meyer Van Bremen
Brand: Johann Georg Meyer Von Bremen
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

$4,500

£3,390.62

€3,963.24

CA$6,372.45

A$6,489.65

CHF 3,725.33

MX$78,309.37

NOK 43,174.73

SEK 43,767.80

DKK 29,630.87

About the Item

This small and exquisite 19th-century oil on cardboard titled “Reading to Mother” by Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen depicts a gentle interior scene with a young boy attentively reading to a woman, presumably his mother. They are both seated at a small table, the woman rests in a chair outfitted with a large pillow and a faraway look. The painting is nested in a statement giltwood frame, with the artist’s signature on the lower right corner. The frame is a neoclassical Louis XVI-style gilt frame with bellflower trim on the top edge, guilloche detailing on the back edge, ribbon trims, and a fluted cove. Oil paintings on cardboard gained popularity in the late 19th century, offering a convenient and affordable alternative to canvas for artists and enabling greater artistic experimentation. Many renowned artists explored this medium. Oil on paper was often prepared with a layer of primer or gesso to create a stable surface for the paint and to prevent the oils from soaking directly into the paper. Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen commonly known as Meyer von Bremen (1813-1886), was a German genre painter specializing in Biblical, peasant, and family scenes. He was a pupil of the Dusseldorf Academy where he largely painted religious and historical subjects. In 1840, after traveling in Bavaria and Switzerland, he began to develop pleasant genre scenes focused on incidents from popular life, especially among the Hessian peasantry, and the portrayal of childhood and family for which he became known. He spent the remainder of his career in Berlin, becoming a Professor at the Academy in 1863. He was also a member of the Amsterdam Academy and the Order of Leopold and received medals at exhibitions in Berlin and Philadelphia. Meyer’s painterly sensibilities in this piece are remarkable. Note the diffused light from the window falling across the back wall, creating soft shadows on the figures. The glints of light travel across the meager furniture, highlighting the woman’s forgotten tea. This painting masterfully showcases Meyer’s attention to rendering emotion, inviting the viewer into a tender moment between family members. This charming piece would be a lovely addition to a home, office, study, or library. Board: H=3.75 in. W=5 in. With protective border H= 4.25 in. W=5.25 in. Board with Frame: H=12.50 in. W=13.75 in. D=3 in. 7 lbs.

Creator:
Johann Georg Meyer Von Bremen (Painter)
Dimensions:
Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Paint
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Painting was skillfully prepared with a primer gesso layer, ensuring surface stability by preventing oil absorption. Recently revarnished with restoration grade varnish.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7185241009162

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