{"product_id":"too-close-to-call-by-fritz-wagner","title":"Too Close to Call by Fritz Wagner","description":"Fritz Wagner\u003cbr\u003e\n1896-1939 • German\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eToo Close to Call\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSigned “Fritz Wagner Mch” (lower left)\u003cbr\u003e\nOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA group of gentlemen are in the midst of a challenging game of cards in this stunning genre scene by German artist Fritz Wagner. His incredible gift for detail is evident in this faithful scene, entitled \u003cem\u003eToo Close to Call\u003c\/em\u003e. Ranked among the great early 20th-century German artists, his skillful draftsmanship and beautifully rendered figures distinguish his magnificent canvases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWagner specialized in depicting the common man of 19th-century Germany engaging in leisurely activities in public gathering places. In \u003cem\u003eToo Close to Call\u003c\/em\u003e, three gentlemen are enthralled in a tense card game, as one of the men ponders his next move. Their emotive faces and detailed dress give the impression that they are common folk, perhaps relaxing after a long day’s work. The interior is rustic yet inviting, displaying Wagner's gift for using atmosphere and soft color to create a scene that engages the viewer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCanvas: 27 3\/4\" high x 23 7\/8\" wide\u003cbr\u003e\nFrame: 34 7\/8” high x 31 1\/2” wide","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40839409270919,"sku":"29-9038","price":58500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/products\/29-9038_2_0f63eb2b-75ab-4875-99c8-d15322e9e29c.png?v=1707553329","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/too-close-to-call-by-fritz-wagner","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}