Adolph Schroedter (1805 Schwedt/Oder - 1875 Karlsruhe) Merry company in the wine bar Finely glazed and nuanced scene depicting a cheerful 17th century society gathered around a table for a cosy, wine-soaked get-together. Characteristic genre painting with historical references by Schroedter, who attended the Berlin Academy of Art from 1827-1829 and subsequently studied under Wilhelm Schadow at the Düsseldorf Academy. Oil on canvas; l. and painter's signet (corkscrew) with date 1849. Stamp "Eigentum des Kunstvereins für das Großherzogtum Baden" verso. 36 cm x 41.5 cm. Frame. Oil on canvas. Artist's signet (corkscrew) and date 1849. Stamp on the reverse.