Holz, Albert (1884 – 1954). The Midday Sun. (1914)

Oil on cardboard painting depicting a serene landscape. The piece measures 35.4 x 25.9 and features the initials “A.H.” on the lower right corner. On the reverse, the title “Mittagsonne” from July, alongside the location “Henkersforst” and the year 1914 is clearly marked, signed by A. Holz. Albert Holtz of Düsseldorf, a prodigious talent in the world of art, was mentored by the likes of Christian Kröner and Georg Khachkov. Notably, Khachkov held a position at the Academy of Arts between 1919–28. Later, Holtz contributed his creative expertise to the city theater and even crafted landscape panoramas for the Dusseldorf Zoo. He is best known for his authentic landscapes and his genuine depictions of village life, particularly in the Vamlin and Moselle regions.