Artwork
Zur Audienz
Zur Audienz is an oil painting by the Realist artist Albert von Keller. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Zur Audienz is an 1872 oil painting by Albert von Keller, a Realist artist of German-Swiss descent. The work is characterized by its meticulous depiction of an interior scene, typical of Keller's oeuvre, and is prominently housed in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on a woman in a long, dark dress, hat, and white shawl, positioned before a table with a white cloth and a prominent gold vase. Two partially obscured figures in the background suggest a scene of formal interaction, implied by the title 'Zur Audienz' (Towards the Audience or At the Audience), though the specific context or narrative remains subtle and open to interpretation.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Keller's Realist approach through detailed textures, vibrant colors, and meticulous rendering of the opulent interior. The composition's focus on the central figure, set against the lavish backdrop of green pillars, gold decorations, and a high ceiling, demonstrates a balance between realism and compositional elegance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1872, Zur Audienz has been part of the Kunsthaus Zürich's collection, reflecting the institution's interest in preserving works by artists with ties to the region. Specific details on the painting's commission or early ownership are not provided.
Context
As a Realist piece from 1872, Zur Audienz reflects the movement's emphasis on everyday life and meticulous detail. Keller's choice of an interior scene with implied social interaction situates the work within the broader European Realist tradition of depicting contemporary, often domestic, scenarios.
Legacy
While specific legacy details are not provided, Zur Audienz contributes to the broader appreciation of Albert von Keller's contributions to Realism and the visual record of late 19th-century European interior life, as preserved through the Kunsthaus Zürich's holdings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert von Keller (27 April 1844 in Gais, Switzerland – 14 July 1920 in Munich, Germany) was a German painter of Swiss ancestry. He specialized in portraits and indoor scenes. Female figures are a prominent feature of his work.
Et interiør fra forrige århundrede
An Interior from the Past Century. Scene from the Court of Christian VII
Recepción de un cardenal
The Petition to the Doge
Elegant Figures in a Salon
The Garter
The Alarm
Handkiss by the communities of Parma and Piacenza
La primera entrevista
The Concert
Departing for the Promenade (Will You Go Out with Me, Fido?)
A Celebration