EGIDIUS MENGELBERG (1770-1849). Portrait couple: Conrad and Elisabeth Heckmann (2).

Egidius Mengelberg (1770-1849), portrait couple: Conrad and Elisabeth Heckmann, oil on canvas, around 1830, the portrait of the woman in the lower left hand side signed and dated 'Mengelberg pinx 1827', each ca. 66 x 55 cm, each with frame approx. 86 x 74 cm

Egidius Mengelberg showed an interest in painting early on. He received his first lessons from Johann Peter von Langer in Düsseldorf and founded a painting school in Cologne. He worked as a portrait painter in Koblenz, Elberfeld, Wuppertal and Cologne and became one of the most sought-after portaitists in the Rhineland. He also worked as an interior designer and art teacher.Show more

Condition

Isolated small chipping and rubbing. Partially with small pressure points. Slightly soiled overall.

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Fine Art and Antiques