Franz Richard Unterberger (Austrian, 1838-1902), Cairo Gate Street Market

Oil on canvas, signed at lower left, presented in a period ornate giltwood frame.

Stretcher size 35 1/4 x 22 1/2 in.; Frame dimensions 43 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.

Franz Richard Unterberger was an Austrian Romantic painter known for his atmospheric landscapes, coastal scenes, and cityscapes—especially of Italy and the Adriatic. Born in Innsbruck, he trained at European art academies in Munich, Weimar, and Düsseldorf. While Unterberger is primarily celebrated for his romanticized views of Venice and southern Italy, his travels extended beyond Europe, to Egypt, where this scene was painted.

Unterberger gained international acclaim, exhibiting across Europe and earning the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph in 1874. He died in France in 1902. Today, his works remain in demand and are featured in both museum and private collections worldwide.

Very light age cracking, otherwise good estate condition; minor losses to the frame.