Hermann Werner, TOWNSHIP OF THE BEAUTY, 1887

24.0 x 16.5cm - oil, canvas signed l.d.: H. Werner 87

On the upper inner slat of the frame a paper sticker (typescript, ink): ARTIST: HERMANN WERNER | TITLE: A HELPFUL PLAYMATE | SIZE: 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 '' CANVAS | REMARKS: GERMAN ARTIST DUSSELDORF SCHOOL | PRICE: $250.- BORN 1816; above (pen): property of Barbara Henley | Dachario 1968; on bottom inner frame strip inscription (in pencil): HERMANN WERNER | A HELPFUL PLAYMATE.

Hermann Werner (Samswegen 1816 - Düsseldorf 1905) - studied at the Academy in Düsseldorf (1838-1840), later continued his studies with the famous animalist Carl Steffeck in Berlin. In 1862 he settled in Düsseldorf. He was a member of the Malkoste artists' association. His works are among others in the Hermitage collection.