A moon-lit Mediterranean harbour view with fishermen and travellers on a quay, shipping beyond

细节

Benedikt Kern (Tetschen 1704-after 1777 Krupka)
A moon-lit Mediterranean harbour view with fishermen and travellers on a quay, shipping beyond
signed 'Bened Kern/fecit' (lower centre)
oil on canvas
92.6 x 130.4 cm.

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拍品专文

Little is known about the artist. He was the elder brother of Franz Anton Kern (1709-1747), from whom he learned the skills of painting. In his artistic career, Benedikt became the court artist for the Sachsischer Hoff.