Franz Karl Eduard von Gebhardt (1838 – 1925). Mother and Child. (1920s)

This exquisite oil painting, titled “Mother and Child,” is a masterpiece by Franz Karl Eduard von Gebhardt. Painted on wood, the piece measures 119.5 x 44 cm. The artist’s initials “EvGebhardt” can be discerned at the lower right corner, while “E. Gebhardt Nachlass” is inscribed on the reverse. This work was distinctly crafted for a specific location and holds sentimental value, intended for those dear to the artist. Eduard von Gebhardt, an alumnus of the St Petersburg Academy of Arts, later became a distinguished professor at the Düsseldorf Academy. His artistry has often been likened to the legendary maestros of the Renaissance era. This piece has graced various exhibitions, including those in Tallinn, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Brussels, and Dresden.