Artist: Albert Schwartz

Title: "Die Offenbarung" ("The Revelation")

Date: 1883

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 78 x 55 cm (30.7 x 21.7 in)

Condition Report: The canvas exhibits buckling, with noticeable scratching and abrasion marks predominantly around the edges of the surface.

Signature: Signed and dated "Albert Schwartz 1883" at the lower right.

Provenance: Offered at Auktionshaus Kloss, Berlin, Germany, on May 5, 2021.

This oil painting is a profound exploration of revelation, showcasing Schwartz's ability to blend emotion with striking visual elements

About the Artist: Albert Gustav Schwartz was a German landscape and genre painter born on July 6, 1833, in Berlin. Initially apprenticed as a locksmith, he pursued formal art education from 1854 at the Berlin Academy under the mentorship of Max Schmidt. Schwartz undertook a study trip to Italy, visiting cities such as Rome, Naples, Sorrento, and Capri. Between 1873 and 1878, he furthered his studies with Anton von Werner in Berlin. Schwartz actively participated in the Berlin Academy exhibitions from 1854 to 1878. After 1878, he emigrated to America with his wife and children, eventually settling in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he continued his artistic endeavors until after 1898. 

Schwartz's oeuvre reflects his academic training and the influence of his travels, particularly his time in Italy, which enriched his landscape and genre scenes. His works have been featured in various exhibitions and continue to be appreciated for their historical and artistic value.