Hans Makart

(Salzburg 1840–1884 Vienna)
The Seemingly Dead Juliet Capulet, study, inscribed on the reverse in Czech “First sketch for the painting Romeo and Juliet, which is in the Court Museum in Vienna. I received it from Makart as a gift in the year 18 (?). H. Schwaiger”, oil on canvas laid down on board, 28 x 22 cm, framed
Provenance:
European Private Collection.

Compare:
Gerbert Frodl, Hans Makart. Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, Vienna 2013, p. 99, no. 133, p. 100, no. 134.

We are grateful to Dr. Gerbert Frodl for kindly confirming the authenticity on the basis of the original.