Unknown Artist: Standing Female Nude - Illegibly Initialed and dated 1906

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Well here is another one that I missed in online bidding. This time a double sided drawing with a nice female nude on one side and a nearly finished male nude on the reverse. It is illegibly initialed but dated 1906.  

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Wilhelm Schmidt (?) - German Artist: Standing Nude Male Youth - 1899

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I recently paid a visit to Adonis Art International, a London based gallery specializing in mostly contemporary male nudes of a particular persuasion. Occasionally they will list a 19th century academic nude that fits well into my collecting purview. Ninety-nine percent of their offerings have no personal interest for me but once in a great while I will find an academic nude gem that I can afford. They currently have two 19th century academic drawings by an unidentified German artist named Wilhelm Schmidt, unknown German Academy, listed on their site. I could afford only one of the drawings so I chose the standing nude male youth, signed and dated 1899. It seems to be more technically executed than the other listing of a seated male nude. Needless to say getting biographic information on an artist with a common name like Schmidt is not an easy task. I will have to do some additional research and see if I can find some basic information on this particular Schmidt. German artists Hans Wilhelm Schmidt (1859-1940) and Wilhelm Schmidt (?) are two likely candidates. The condition of the drawing is somewhat problematic but the central figure is without damage and careful matting can preserve the drawing for display. Still a beautifully executed male nude from an unknown German art school by a yet identified German artist. I will scan and photograph it when it arrives and post more details without the gallery watermark.
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Title: Standing Nude Male Youth

Artist: Wilhelm Schmidt (?)

Materials: Pierre noire on paper

Dated: Signed W. Schmidt - dated "2 G.V. 99"

 

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Here is the other male nude listed on their site:

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Bronze Christ Figure - Circa 1910

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Along with the below listed drawing I managed to purchase a large bronze figure of Christ on the Cross (minus the cross) for a reasonable amount. I had been looking for a nice example either in bone, ivory, or bronze and when I spotted this one on eBay Belgium for a reasonable price I snapped it up. It should be in my collection in a week or two.
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Monogrammist "GS" - Male Nude - Late 19th Century

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I managed to pick up this nice study of a male nude a few nights ago for about thirty dollars from a seller in Europe. Unfortunately it is only monogrammed with the initials "GS" so it is anybody's guess as to who the artist is. The artist did a nice job on that foreshortened right arm. Still a nice late 19th century pencil drawing for not a lot of money.
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Hermann Moest (1868 - 1945): Male Figures in Landscape

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This week I picked up another Hermann Moest (1868-1945) work. This time a small oils on canvas mounted on board study of two figures in landscape, circa 1900.
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Unknown Artist "Viajel" .... Portrait of a Child - Dated 1888

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Again we go somewhat off topic with this post but being a painter I just could not resist posting this beautiful work for you. I think it was Mark Twain who said something to the effect that farming was the quickest way to find out if you were a success or making a complete fool of yourself. In the world of art I firmly believe that successfully drawing and painting the human form, in particular portrait painting, will quickly separate the men from the boys. I dearly love a fine portrait and this one is a fine example of late 19th century Academic training. The use of color and those beautiful brush strokes make the subject come alive. It is signed and dated 1888. Unfortunately I could find no biographic information of the artist. It appears to be an oils study on artist board. Enjoy.
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Monogrammist "N.G." - Faun and Bacchants - Dated 1874

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I just added this late 19th century drawing to my collection. It is signed "N.G." and dated 1874. It is most probably a drawing from the antique but still a whimsical work, one of my favorite subject matters.
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