Eugene von Blaas (1843-1931) Italian, Signed Monumental Pastel on Paper. The stunning image shows three women in orange robes gathered near a throne, one woman resting sleepily on it and the other two on either side, fanning her. Signed bottom right and dated 1919 below. Under glass in an opulent gilt frame that makes the soft glowing colors of the piece pop. 

Overall Size: 54 x 49 in. 

Sight Size: 44 1/2 x 39 1/2 in. 

Eugene de Blaas, also known as Eugene von Blaas or Eugenio Blaas, was born on July 24th, 1843, in Albano Laziale, Italy to Austrian painter Karl von Blaas, who trained him from a young age. After moving to Venice in the 1850s when his father became a professor at the Academy of Venice, Eugene drew inspiration from the city’s scenery. By the 1860s he expanded into portraiture and religious works, but became best known for richly colored, theatrical depictions of Venetian life, capturing playful scenes of young love and peasant girls with a striking emotional warmth. His style contributed significantly to Academic Classicism, and his work was exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Royal Academy of London, the British Fine Art Society, and Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery. He died on February 10th, 1931 at his home in Venice, leaving a legacy of idealized, timeless portrayals that inspired many imitators.

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