Circle of Wilhelm von Schadow (Berlin 1788-1862 Dusseldorf)

John the Baptist Preaching, circa 1830-40

8 5/8 x 11 ¼ inches / 220 x 285 mm.

Pencil on paper
Signed, at lower right with faint monogram: possibly SIH or ISH or ISM or ?
Good condition
Verso: partial sketch for right side of drawing

Consulting Scholars: Jens Christian Jensen, Colin J. Bailey

Provenance:
Private Collection, Germany, to Christie's Amsterdam, Sale of "Art and Antiques from German Noble Houses", March 24, 1999, Lot 522 (as attributed to Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld), to Fred R. Kline Gallery

Note:
Jensen suggested that this is "a fine example of the second generation Nazarenes", Circle of Wilhelm von Schadow, with further direction to Julius Hubner (Dusseldorf 1806-82) and possibly Alfred Rethel (circa 1840). Bailey suggested Heinrich Schwemminger (1803-1884), circa 1830-40.

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