This exquisite pastel portrait on paper, created in 1919 by renowned German portrait painter August Paul Beckert (1856-1922), showcases the artist's masterful technique in portraiture. The artwork features a young woman with elegantly styled dark hair against a soft green background, executed in Beckert's characteristic realistic style. The painting is presented in an ornate gold frame with decorative corner elements. This museum-quality piece demonstrates Beckert's expertise in pastel medium and his ability to capture the subtle beauty and grace of his subjects. The work is signed and dated 1919, making it a valuable example of German portraiture from the post-World War I period. Perfect for collectors of German art, early 20th-century portraits, or pastel paintings by established European artists.
August Paul Beckert (1856-1922) was a German portrait and church painter born on December 17, 1856, in Lichtenstein, Saxony. He was the son of master tailor Friedrich Ernst Beckert and his wife Christiane Friederike Elisabeth Sophie, née Kluth. From 1869 to 1873, he attended secondary school in Chemnitz.
Beckert died on September 22, 1922, in Olsberg, having established himself as a respected portrait painter in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work demonstrates the technical skill and attention to detail characteristic of German academic painting of the period.
As a portrait painter, Beckert was known for his ability to capture the personality and character of his subjects through careful attention to facial features and expression. His 1919 pastel work shown in the image exemplifies his mature style, demonstrating his mastery of the medium and his sensitivity to color and form. The soft, luminous quality of the pastel technique allowed him to achieve subtle gradations in skin tones and create an intimate, contemplative mood in his portraits.
Beckert's career spanned a significant period in German art history, from the late Imperial period through World War I and into the early Weimar Republic, making his works valuable documents of German society and artistic traditions of the era.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 44,5 x 34 cm. / 17 ½ x 13 ½ in.
Frame: 72 x 64 cm. / 28 ¼ x 25 ¼ in.
Provenance: France.
