Heinrich Pforr, Father of the Artist Portrait in Thought, 1919, Oil on Canvas

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Heinrich Pforr (1880-1970), In Thought, 1919, COAL/PP, approx. 47 x 57 cm. Heinrich Pforr is considered one of the most … Read more Heinrich Pforr (1880-1970), In Thought, 1919, COAL/PP, approx. 47 x 57 cm. Heinrich Pforr is considered one of the most important representatives of Hessian regional art and was a key member of the renowned Willingshausen Artists' Colony, the oldest artists' association of its kind. Following in the footsteps of his teacher Carl Bantzer, he dedicated his life's work to depicting the North Hessian landscape and the traditional way of life of its inhabitants, achieving a masterful balance between meticulous realism and an atmospheric, late-Impressionist use of light. His works are of great art historical significance, as they preserve the identity and customs of the Schwalm region with a painterly virtuosity that made Pforr one of the most esteemed chroniclers of his homeland. This expressive drawing, created in 1919, portrays an older man, identified on the back as the artist's father, in a pensive pose with his head resting on a prop. Original drawings by Heinrich Pforr from this early period are highly sought-after rarities for collectors of the Willingshausen School of Painting due to their close connection to the artist. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less