Schmidt E. A. XX century German artist. In the Courtyard. (1910 – 20s)

A timeless masterpiece, this oil on canvas titled “In the Courtyard” beautifully captures the essence of the early 20th century German artistry. Signed by A. E. Schmidt on the lower right, this exquisite work reflects the nuances of the Art Nouveau movement, emphasized by its elegant woodcut design. EA Schmidt, who tied the knot with Irmgat Schmidt-Busch in Weimar in 1905, is celebrated in the Encyclopedia of Baltic-German artists by Kuno Hagen, underscoring the artist’s prominence in this golden era of art.