Brustbild von Nikolaus Dold

This double portrait (cf. 09191) depicts the pride of the Black Forest poeple. The man and woman are dressed in Elztäler costume. The women's yellow top hat made of straw is matched by a classical black top hat for the gentleman. Ganter began his career as a shield clock painter before entering the Vienna Academy and becoming a much sought-after portraitist. His former profession probably explains…