Playing Dice by Fritz Wagner
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A rustic yet inviting genre painting by German artist Fritz Wagner
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- A wonderful German genre painting by Fritz Wagner
- Entitled Playing Dice, Wagner displays his talent for depicting the common man
- Skilled draughtmanship, detailed figures and a softened color palette distinguish his work
- Signed "Fritz Wagner Mch" (lower right), Oil on canvas
- Canvas: 25 7/8" high x 31 3/4" wide; Frame: 32 3/4" high x 38 3/8" wide
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C:31 3/4" F:38 3/8" Inches - Height:
C:25 7/8" F:32 3/4" Inches - Period:
20th Century - Origin:
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Fritz Wagner
1896-1939 · German
Playing Dice
Signed "Fritz Wagner Mch" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
The incredible talents of German genre artist Fritz Wagner are evident by his realistic portrayal of a friendly game in this work, entitled Playing Dice Ranked among the great 19th-century German artists, his skillful draughtsmanship and beautifully rendered figures distinguish his magnificent canvases.
Wagner specialized in depicting the common man of 19th-century Germany, engaging in leisurely activities in public gathering places. In Playing Dice, four gentlemen engage in a game of chance, enjoying wine and a pipe, as another man observes. Their emotive faces and detailed dress give the impression that they are common folk, perhaps relaxing after a long days work. The interior is rustic yet inviting, displaying Wagner's gift for using atmosphere and soft color to create a scene that engages the viewer.
Canvas: 25 7/8" high x 31 3/4" wide
Frame: 32 3/4" high x 38 3/8" wide
1896-1939 · German
Playing Dice
Signed "Fritz Wagner Mch" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
The incredible talents of German genre artist Fritz Wagner are evident by his realistic portrayal of a friendly game in this work, entitled Playing Dice Ranked among the great 19th-century German artists, his skillful draughtsmanship and beautifully rendered figures distinguish his magnificent canvases.
Wagner specialized in depicting the common man of 19th-century Germany, engaging in leisurely activities in public gathering places. In Playing Dice, four gentlemen engage in a game of chance, enjoying wine and a pipe, as another man observes. Their emotive faces and detailed dress give the impression that they are common folk, perhaps relaxing after a long days work. The interior is rustic yet inviting, displaying Wagner's gift for using atmosphere and soft color to create a scene that engages the viewer.
Canvas: 25 7/8" high x 31 3/4" wide
Frame: 32 3/4" high x 38 3/8" wide
