Heinrich Spurling: Realistic and vivid portrayal of an animal artist.

(1844 Warnkenhagen - 1924 Berlin) Bernese Mountain Dog Realistic, lively portrayal of the well-known animal painter. Heinrich Sperling initially studied at the Academy in Dresden and then, from 1869, with Carl Steffeck and Paul Friedrich Meyerheim in Berlin. In 1893, he became a professor himself. Oil on canvas; framed. Signed and dated 1909. Dimensions: 30 cm x 37.5 cm.