Schmidt Hofer (1873-1925) Berlin, Germany. Bronze figure of a Bowler. Art Deco Period.

The most unusual size of the painting 10’H x 10’Wx 3” D may suggest that it was used as a prop for theater stage, decorators prop, photography, modeling or special events. Depicting a view from inside the house with Architectural Elements of the wide molding and floor-to-ceiling columns by using warm, earthy tones to create the warm inside the house appearance. The grandeur of the architecture is painted three Arched Windows within the architectural framework by using a combination of straight and curved lines to depict the details of the windows and their surroundings. True the window you can see painted Tuscan landscape of a large estate situated on the lake with a small sailing boat all in the background of the distant mountains. To create a sense of movement small details were added such as trees, bushes, and other elements of the rural scene. The scale and perspective were painted to ensure it fits naturally within the scene. The painting is in excellent condition, no tears, stain or any other damage.