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(1884 Neustadt an der Hardt – 1957 Bad Dürkheim) "Riding and Driving. A virtuoso, rapid ductus, executed partially with impasto, vividly conveying the impression of a street scene with four horses, circa 1950. Works depicting hunting and equestrian sports, such as galloping and racing, as well as polo games and horse-drawn carriages, had already occupied an important place in Dill’s oeuvre since the 1920s. In these, he was also able to express his mastery in depicting rapid movement. Dill often attended races and polo games, including in Munich and Iffezheim near Baden-Baden, which he captured with great liveliness and a captivating eye for horses, riders, and fashionable flair. From 1908 to 1914, he studied at the Munich Academy and was a master pupil of Heinrich von Zügel. As early as 1917, Dill was represented with a large collection of paintings and drawings in the Glass Palace. From 1922 to 1930, he was a member of the Munich Secession. In 1924, he was awarded the title of professor, and in 1949 he was appointed an honorary member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. In 1930, the artist moved from Munich to Neustadt an der Weinstraße, and in 1941 to Bad Dürkheim. Together with Max Slevogt, Otto Dill is considered one of the most important artists of classical modernism in the Palatinate. Oil on canvas. Signature. Artist’s stamp and studio label with title and location Bad Dürkheim on the reverse, as well as a gallery label from Kunsthaus Bühler, Stuttgart. 50 cm x 60 cm. Framed. A similar work, "Vom Reit- und Fahrtur-nier," was shown at the memorial exhibition for the 20th anniversary of Otto Dill’s death, "Otto Dill: Gemälde und Grafik," in 1977 at the Pfalzgalerie Kaiserslautern (cat. no. 165). Provenance: Kunsthaus Bühler, Stuttgart; German private collection, Rhineland-Palatinate.