This offering presents 'Silver Favorites,' a distinguished print from 1903 by the celebrated Anglo-Dutch artist Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912). Known for his meticulously rendered scenes of classical antiquity, Alma Tadema’s work invites the viewer into a world of refined beauty and historical imagination.
The print depicts a serene classical setting, where figures attend to a pool of water. A woman, dressed in flowing garments of green and reddish-brown, leans gracefully, tending to the 'silver favorites' — fish in a sculpted basin. The tranquil blue of the distant sea under a soft sky adds depth to this evocative composition, characteristic of Alma Tadema's precise draughtsmanship and atmospheric quality.
Framed to complement its classical subject, the print is presented within a double frame featuring an inner gilded border and an outer dark, possibly deep green, profile, set against a pristine white passe-partout. This piece offers a glimpse into the enduring appeal of Alma Tadema's vision, a testament to his mastery in capturing the elegance of ancient worlds.
- Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912)
- Title: Silver Favorites
- Year: 1903
- Medium: Print
- Style: Neoclassical
- Framing: Gilded and dark wood frame with passe-partout
Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema
- CreatorLawrence Alma-Tadema (Artist)In the Style OfGreco RomanPlace of OriginGermanyDate of Manufacture1903Period1900-1909Materials and TechniquesHand-CraftedHandmade PaperConditionGoodWearWear consistent with age and useDimensions19.29 in.Hx14.57 in.Wx0.79 in.D49 cmHx37 cmWx2 cmDDealerJan de Raad / COLLECTABLES / 's-Hertogenbosch, NLNumber of Items1
