Constantin Hansen (b. Rome 1804, d. Frederiksberg 1880)
A portrait of schoolmaster and candidatus of engineering August Weis, 1853–1920 with a black jacket and a lilac in the bottonhole. Signed and dated C. H. 1868. Oil on canvas. 47×40 cm.
Emil Hannover's register of Constantin Hansen's paintings no. 532. Provenance: The portrayed's descendants. In his diary from the 22nd of June 1868 Constantin Hansen writes “Painted a portrait of Aug. Weis”. August Weis was a teacher at the Metropolitan School in Copenhagen, Denmark.
In need of a light surface cleaning. Minor crackles. The canvas needs tightening.
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Paintings and antiques, 10 September 2012
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