German School River Landscape With Setting Sun Green which perhaps suggests that the

which perhaps suggests that the artist knew the sitter

5½” x 5⅔” / 14cm x 14

coupled with his witty observations

They know each other well and seem to be sharing a moment of humour

The surname Ahlefeldt has its origins in German and Danish nobility with the earliest known ancestor being Benedict von Ahlefeldt

German School River Landscape With Setting Sun Green which perhaps suggests that theAn evocative 19th century landscape depicting a winding track running alongside a river before a glowing setting sun. The artist has achieved so much with a limited palette and theyve captured the effects of light beautifully. The painting is housed within an attractive later frame with foliate corners and a decorative inner border. Medium Oil on canvas Overall size 29 x 21 74cm x 53cm Year of creation c. 1870 Provenance Germany Condition Craquelure