Artwork
Mondnacht / Versuchung
Mondnacht / Versuchung is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Albert von Keller. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Albert von Keller's 1897 oil painting, Mondnacht / Versuchung, is a post-impressionist work held in the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of mostly nude figures in a moonlit setting, with one figure holding a baby in the foreground. The dark, shadowy atmosphere and dreamlike quality of the scene create a sense of mystery.
Technique & Style
Keller's use of dark colors and moonlight achieves a blending of figures into the shadows, contributing to the enigmatic atmosphere of the painting.
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.
