Portrait of a Lady

Max Lewis was a German painter, born in Hamburg in 1863 and later active in Vienna, where he passed away in 1930. He is celebrated for his elegant genre scenes, portraits, and figurative works, capturing the grace and refinement of everyday life with a delicate touch and attention to detail.

Lewis’s paintings reflect the artistic sensibilities of late 19th- and early 20th-century Central Europe, combining a refined academic approach with warmth and narrative charm. His work remains admired for its subtle composition, atmospheric light, and timeless elegance, offering a window into the cultured world of his era.