{"product_id":"friar-with-beer-stein-bread-and-cheese-by-eduard-von-grutzner","title":"Friar with Beer Stein, Bread, and Cheese by Eduard von Grützner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEduard von Grützner\u003c\/strong\u003e (German, 1846–1925)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriar with Beer Stein, Bread, and Cheese\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOil on panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9 1\/4 × 11 1\/2 in. (23.5 × 29.2 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eFrame: 14 3\/8 × 16 3\/4 in. (36.5 × 42.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003eSigned upper right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jovial, rotund friar raises a lidded glass beer stein with evident satisfaction, his weathered face creased in a knowing smile. Before him on a rough wooden table sits a humble feast—dark rustic bread, a wedge of yellow cheese on a pewter plate, and bright red radishes—all rendered with meticulous attention against a shadowy background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEduard von Grützner built his reputation on warmly satirical depictions of monastic life, becoming one of Munich's most celebrated genre painters. His portly, beer-loving friars—painted with technical precision and affectionate humor—found eager collectors across Europe and America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthony's Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360953614572,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2013\/1449\/files\/4E9EA480-40D7-48AA-AD10-C7F5F9AF2C3F_1_201_a.jpg?v=1777578194","url":"https:\/\/anthonysfineart.com\/products\/friar-with-beer-stein-bread-and-cheese-by-eduard-von-grutzner","provider":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}