signed and inscribed ‘R. v. Türcke fecit bei Abendbeleuchtung’ (recto) and with inscription
‘gez. R.v. Türcke, Dresden. Portrait./ Louis […] Schietzold. (L. Richter Schüler)’ (verso)
black chalk, charcoal, stumping, heightened with white
39.5 x 26.3 cm

This powerful portrait by Rudolf von Türcke depicts the artist Robert Schietzold (1842-
1908). Close contemporaries, Von Türcke and Schietzhold both studied at the Dresden
academy under Ludwig Richter (1803-1884). [1] They went on to specialise in landscape
painting and topographical scenes. While little is known about both artists, this touching
portrait ‘drawn at evening light’ (according to the inscription) serves as a valuable
testament to their connection and presumed friendship. Another, more sketch like drawing
by Von Türcke showing the artist Ludwig Theodor Choulant (1827-1900) at work, is in the
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Dresden. [2]

[1] E. Bénézit et al., 'Dictionary of artists, Volume 13, Sommer-Valverane', Paris, 2006, p. 1262.
[2] Inv. C 1933-280.