Wilhelm Gdanietz, Interior With Woman Peeling Potatoes

Wilhelm Gdanietz, Interior With Woman Peeling PotatoesThis mid 20th century oil on canvas by German artist Wilhelm Gdanietz (1893 1969) depicts a woman peeling potatoes within a rustic interior. Sitting by a window to catch the last of the days light, shes perched on a stool with clogs off. A fishing net hangs alongside together with a vast green jug. Gdanietz has rendered the scene superbly and the colours are extraordinary. Gdanietz led a difficult life but overcame the odds to become a very successful

‘good’ art was based on formulas

They often worked outdoors

Paintings and miniatures scatter the walls

and give the air an abundant quality

Roessingh thrived on these moments

Its sombre mood and peaceful atmosphere speak volumes about the painter’s state of mind

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Nocturnes are a challenging subject and can often veer towards sentimentality or overly romantic interpretations

was a match for any English artist

Bruxelles’ at an auction in Belgium in 1992

Overall size: 30” x 24½” / 76cm x 63cm

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