Reserved - Albert Pieter Hahn, On The Way To Work Ladies 370 achieved at Christie’s

370 achieved at Christie’s

Artist’s auction highlight: £25

Perhaps the artist is trying to convey her vivacious character

The portrait is housed within a good maple frame

The painting is signed in the lower left and housed in a gilded foliate frame that’s probably its original

Reserved - Albert Pieter Hahn, On The Way To Work Ladies 370 achieved at Christie’sAn early 20th century oil on canvas depicting an older man walking to work by Dutch artist, Albert Pieter Hahn (1877 1918). In the foreground, a figure is stooping with a heavy case slung over his right shoulder. Hes walked this track for many years with his trusty dog by his side. While in the background, an old gasworks is gently illuminated under a purple sky the clouds are breaking at first light, creating an unusual mood. Albert Pieter Hahn was a