G. ERLER (1871-1951), Caricature of a portrait... Lot 561

G. ERLER (1871-1951), Caricature of a portrait painter, Watercolor Georg Erler (1871 - 1951 ): Caricature of a portrait and animal painter, 20th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor and Pen drawing on Cardboard, mounted on Paper Date: 20th century Description: Humorous depiction of a painter en plein air with easel under the characteristic parasol. A farmer's wife poses in front of him with a cow. The animal's bemused expression makes us smile, as does the question of who is modelling here. Will it be an animal painting, a portrait or a double portrait? Keywords: caricature, satire, Alps, painter, artist, cow, farmer, farmer's wife, 20th century, Art Nouveau, Caricature, Germany, Size: Cardboard: 20,4 cm x 21,0 cm (8 x 8,3 in)