Oil on canvas by M. Bücher. Pharmacist'. 1970

Amazing oil painting on canvas entitled The Pharmacist, signed by M. Bücher and dated in the 1970s. The picture is in great condition and stands out for its attention to detail, great artistic work and the original character it depicts. The painter, M. Bücher, was specialized in depicting characters that represented different professions; this is an excellent example of his work. The canvas is squared in shape and comes with a fine golden frame, an indispensable accessory for any painting. The artists original signature is at the pictures bottom left corner and remains perfectly visible. The picture depicts an old-time pharmacist working at his laboratory. For the characters clothes and surroundings, it becomes apparent that the scene is set in the 19th century. The pharmacist is located at the left of the canvas and is pouring a liquid from a test tube into a flask. The smiling and concentrated face of the character is a remarkable feature. The laboratory is an ancient room with worn walls where we can see a big-sized working table, a wall cabinet, a shelf and a diploma indicating the characters profession. The painting shows off an austere palette composed mainly of ochre, bone and grey tones. These colors increase the nostalgic and old-time feeling of the picture, similar to that created by ancient sepia-toned photographs and engravings. The painters remarkable skill is reflected by the color strokes, the light reflections and the proportions, both in the characters portrait and in the rest of the elements. Difficult-to-paint materials such as glass or golden metal are perfectly reproduced here, and so are other details such as the liquids or the pharmacists face. These elements reveal the hand of a great artist with years of experience behind. Wonderfully performed and with an undeniable charm, this original oil painting will stand out as part of the most elegant decoration. Measurements: Canvas: Width: 15.7 in / 40 cm. Height: 19-6 in / 50 cm. Frame: Width: 18.8 in / 48 cm. Height: 22.8 in / 58 cm.