Antique Oil Painting: German Portrait of a Lady with Wine Glass by Fanny Retemeyer

Original oil painting by German artist Fanny Retemeyer (1855–1916) captures a refined portrait of a lady holding a wine glass. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner (“F. Retemeyer”) and inscribed “Erinnerung a den 7. Februar von Friedrike” in the upper right, this work showcases Retemeyer’s mastery of light and shadow, reminiscent of old master portraiture.

Fanny Retemeyer studied at the Women’s Academy in Munich and earned recognition as a portrait artist. Her works are known for their finely modeled faces emerging in light from dark backgrounds. She exhibited regularly at the Kunsthalle in Bremen and was included in the prestigious 1890 Northwest German Commercial and Industrial Exhibition.

Details:
• Artist: Fanny Retemeyer (1855–1916, Bremen, Germany)
• Title: Portrait of a Lady with a Wine Glass
• Year: Not specified
• Medium: Oil on canvas/painting board
• Signature: Signed “F. Retemeyer” (lower right) and inscribed (upper right)
• Dimensions (painting): 29 x 24 cm (11.4 x 9.4 inches)
• Dimensions (framed): H: 36 cm x W: 31.5 cm x D: 3.5 cm (14.2 x 12.4 x 1.4 inches)

Condition: Very good condition with minimal traces of age. The wooden frame shows light wear and some color loss, consistent with its age.