Eugen Alfons von Blaas, 1843 Albano Laziale – 1931 Venedig Der in Italien geborene Maler war Sohn des österreichischen bekannten Malers Carl von Blaas (1815 1894), bei dem er auch seinen ersten Unterr…
CUTTLE WITH THE PEACH
OF A PEACH Oil on canvas.
68 x 48 cm.
At the right edge of the picture's margin drawing upwards a signature with the date "1886".
In heavy gilt frame.

The boy in the three-quarter portrait standing to the left, in front of a greenish iridescent background, in the open, slightly soiled shirt of an alleyboy, holding further bright fruit in his hat, obviously enjoying the peach fruit very attentively. The motif belongs to the popular genre depictions, as do his town scenes, portraits of young women or other motifs from southern folk life. His work often includes young Italian girls, beggar children or court scenes. In a way, Blaas has also set a monument to the poor but carefree life of Italy with this picture.
Provenance:
Auction, Koller, Zurich, 18 September 2009, lot 3524,
acquired by the seller. (12215623) (11)


Eugen Alfons von Blaas,
1843 Albano Laziale - 1931 Venice
The artist was born in Italy and is the son of the famous Austrian painter Carl von Blaas (1815-1894), who was his first teacher. Just like his father he was later also a professor at the Academy in Venice.
BOY ENJOYING A PEACH
Oil on canvas.
68 x 48 cm.
Signature and date "1886" towards the top right edge.
In heavy gilt frame.

The painting depicts the boy standing to the left in three-quarter length against a green shimmering background dressed in an open, slightly soiled shirt of to street urchin. He is holding out shiny pieces of fruit in his hat and is evidently savouring a peach with great intent. This is a popular genre scene of the artist as are his barn scenes, depictions of young women or other Southern folk scenes. His works often include Italian girls, begging children or courtyard scenes. In some way, the artist is paying tribute to the poor but light-hearted life in Italy in the painting on offer for sale here.

Provenance:
Koller, Zurich, 18 September 2009, lot 3524,
acquired there directly from the consignor.