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Alexander Koester
Ducks Leaving the Water by Alexander Koester
Early 20th century

$72,500List Price

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Alexander Koester 1864-1932 German Ducks leaving the Water Signed "A. Koester" (lower left) Oil on canvas Alexander Koester is one of the great animal painters of art history, and this portrait of six ducks in the water is exemplary of his specialization. The artist was a virtuoso at capturing not just the charming personalities of his avian subjects, but also the overall atmosphere of their environment. Ducks leaving the Water displays his impressionistic handling of the brush as he deftly portrays the reflections of light on the surface of the water, the contrasts of the cool-toned pond with the warm toned reeds of the shore and the shimmering light and shadows on the ten ducks' feathers. Born in Germany in 1864, Koester first trained to become an apothecary rather than an artist according to his parents' wishes. However, his passion for painting soon drove him away from the field, and he found a place studying under the genre painters Karl Hoff and Claus Meyer. During this period, he traveled extensively, making sketches that served as the basis for his genre paintings and composing portraits to earn his living. A turning point in his career came in 1891 after his first visit to Klausen in Southern Tyrol. He would return to this picturesque town time and time again, eventually settling there from 1896 to 1915. Working directly from nature, he developed the subject of painting for which he is best remembered today: the duck. Koester’s years in Klausen were undoubtedly the most creative of his career, and his scenic water landscapes earned him considerable recognition during his lifetime. He was awarded a gold medal at the World's Fair in St. Louis in 1904 and was later granted another gold medal by the Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria. Today, he remains known as Enten-Koester for his beloved duck portraits, which are among the finest animal paintings of their period. Early 20th century Canvas: 18" high x 30" wide Frame: 22 3/4" high x 35" wide x 1 5/8" deep

Creator:
Alexander Koester (1864 - 1932)
Creation Year:
Early 20th century
Dimensions:
Height: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement Style:
Impressionist
Period:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 31-63151stDibs: LU18611605892

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