Ingrid Rydbeck-Zuhr, Rural Scene With Cottage Nature Mensi was a gifted artist

Mensi was a gifted artist - note the attention to detail on the hand with its visible bone structure and perfectly rendered fingers

Scuffing around the edges due to its previous frame but otherwise fine

1910Provenance: GermanyCondition: A few light marks but otherwise fine

Christian Berthelsen (1839-1909)

It’s possible that the artist ‘A Braunsteffer’ grew up here as they produced other works featuring the same region

Ingrid Rydbeck-Zuhr, Rural Scene With Cottage Nature Mensi was a gifted artistThis charming oil on canvas by Swedish artist Ingrid Rydbeck Zuhr (1905 2001) depicts a period home with a conservatory and garden. Its an attractive glimpse into the world of this fascinating woman who faced a series of challenges while pursuing her true vocation. As a female, many of those around Rydbeck Zuhr poured scorn on her dream of becoming an artist. As such, she found herself dodging between numerous duties to squeeze in time to paint. At