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Johann Eusebius A. Forst (1783-1866), 'At the Tiergarten', 1821

Oil on canvas, relined Germany, Berlin, 1821 Johann Eusebius A. Forst (1783-1866) - German Porcelain- and Miniature Painter Signed and dated lower left 'J. Forst f 1821' Overall dimensions, framed: 53 x 64 cm Provenance: East German Private Collection Only a few, rare paintings in oil are known by the porcelain painter Johann Eusebius Anton Forst which makes this one even more precious This fine painting is by the Berlin painter Johann Eusebius Anton Forst (1783-1866). Forst, who worked mainly as a porcelain painter at the Königliche Porzellanmanufaktur, created only a few paintings in oil, showing different views of Berlin. This painting at hand shows a noble villa closely situated by the Tiergarten. Rendered in a very delicate and detailed style, which reveals the hand of a porcelain painter, the villa is shown framed by tall, vertical trees and a decorative fence. People taking a stroll on a wide street are found in the foreground of the image, admiring the elegant architecture. Above the scene stretches a friendly, blue sky with feathery, white clouds. The painting is of visually appealing condition. The paint shows some very fine craquelure and is protected by a layer of varnish. At some areas, touch-ups are discernible, especially along the lower edge. The canvas has been relined. The painting is signed and dated lower left 'J. Forst f(ecit) 1821'. It is framed in a fine stucco frame, which shows some minor traces of age and wear. The overall dimensions are framed 53 x 64 cm, and unframed 44 x 54 cm. The stretcher frame is inscribed on verso "Berlin Haus am Tiergarten 1821" and is provided with a label, comprising a short biography and information on the artist. Johann Eusebius Anton Forst (1783-1866) Johann Eusebius Forst was a Berlin porcelain painter, who worked for the Königliche Porzellanmanufaktur in Berlin. He is famous for his vases, decorated with military scenes and views of Berlin, some of which were found in the royal collection. He was the son of Johann Hubert Anton Forst (born 1756), who himself was the Principal porcelain painter at the KPM. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.