Attrib. August Riedel (germany / Italy, 1799-1883), Portrait Of A Lady In Neapolitan Folk Dress, Oil On Relined Canvas Sight: 34.5 X 27.5 In., Frame: 39 X 42 In. Condition: Recently Cleaned, Restored, And Relined By Dennis Baltuskonis Of Art Conservation Services, Llc., San Antonio, Texas Provenance: Property From A San Antonio, Texas Collector August Riedel Was A German Artist Known For His Exceptional Portraiture And Historical Paintings. After Studying At The Academy Of Fine Arts In Vienna, He Traveled To Italy, Where He Immersed Himself In Classical Art, Which Deeply Influenced His Later Works. Riedel Became Renowned For His Ability To Capture The Essence Of His Subjects With Great Detail And Lifelike Precision, Earning Portrait Commissions From European Aristocracy. His Historical And Allegorical Paintings, Often Inspired By Mythology And German History, Reflect The Romantic Era’s Fascination With Grandeur, Emotion, And Folk Traditions. Riedel’s Legacy Remains Significant In 19th-century European Art, Particularly In The Realms Of Portrait And Historical Painting.