{"product_id":"eduard-von-grutzner-priest-relaxing-with-cigar-oil-on-panel","title":"Eduard von Grützner — Priest Relaxing with Cigar, Oil on Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEduard von Grützner\u003c\/strong\u003e (German, 1846–1925)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePriest Relaxing at Table with Cigar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOil on panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e11 1\/2 × 9 1\/4 in. (29.2 × 23.5 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eFrame: 16 3\/4 × 14 3\/8 in. (42.5 × 36.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003eSigned upper left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portly clergyman settles into a plush wingback chair, eyes closed in contentment, a cigar clamped between his lips after what appears to be a satisfying meal. The intimate composition captures a moment of private indulgence, with warm tones illuminating the priest's ruddy, satisfied expression against the subdued interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEduard von Grützner built his reputation on precisely this type of scene—affectionate, gently satirical depictions of Catholic clergy enjoying life's earthly pleasures. Trained at the private painting academy of Hermann Dyck in Munich, he became one of Germany's most collected genre painters, his images of monks and priests savoring wine, food, and tobacco finding eager audiences throughout Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthony's Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360946405612,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2013\/1449\/files\/8FE4035C-0D3E-42FF-984F-2A6A2FBBEACF_1_201_a.jpg?v=1777578355","url":"https:\/\/anthonysfineart.com\/products\/eduard-von-grutzner-priest-relaxing-with-cigar-oil-on-panel","provider":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}