Two Girls Playing in a Field of Daisies by Karl Witkowski
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The carefree days of childhood is the focus of this exquisite painting by Karl Witkowski
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- A touching portrait of two little girls playing in a field of daisies by Karl Witkowski
- This American artist is best known for his heart-felt paintings of childhood innocence
- Signed "K Witkowski Copyright 1900" (lower right); Oil on canvas
- Canvas: 24" high x 30" wide; Frame: 26 5/8" high x 42 3/8" wide
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- Width:
C: 30, F: 42 3/8 Inches - Height:
C: 24, F: 26 5/8 Inches - Period:
19th Century - Origin:
America - Subject:
Children
Karl Witkowski
1860-1910 · American
Two Girls Playing in a Field of Daisies
Signed "K Witkowski Copyright 1900" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
American artist Karl Witkowski eloquently captures childhood innocence in this touching composition. The work, entitled Two Girls Playing in a Field of Daisies demonstrates the artist's keen eye for detail and understanding of his subject. Witkowski is best known for his works of children, executed in the style of his contemporary, J.G. Brown. With a bright color palette and gift for composing expressive faces, his works tug at the heartstrings and stand out amongst other paintings of this emotive genre.
Witkowski was born in central Europe, in either Austria or Poland, and immigrated to New Jersey as a child. Once he realized his talent in painting, he attended the Academie Julian in Paris to receive his formal art training in the late 1880s.
Canvas: 24" high x 30" wide
Frame: 26 5/8" high x 42 3/8" wide
Artist Exhibition: National Academy, New York,"Anticipating His Share" and"Tired Out"
1860-1910 · American
Two Girls Playing in a Field of Daisies
Signed "K Witkowski Copyright 1900" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
American artist Karl Witkowski eloquently captures childhood innocence in this touching composition. The work, entitled Two Girls Playing in a Field of Daisies demonstrates the artist's keen eye for detail and understanding of his subject. Witkowski is best known for his works of children, executed in the style of his contemporary, J.G. Brown. With a bright color palette and gift for composing expressive faces, his works tug at the heartstrings and stand out amongst other paintings of this emotive genre.
Witkowski was born in central Europe, in either Austria or Poland, and immigrated to New Jersey as a child. Once he realized his talent in painting, he attended the Academie Julian in Paris to receive his formal art training in the late 1880s.
Canvas: 24" high x 30" wide
Frame: 26 5/8" high x 42 3/8" wide
Artist Exhibition: National Academy, New York,"Anticipating His Share" and"Tired Out"
Price: $64,500
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