Artwork
Das Stelldichein
Das Stelldichein is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Arthur Hughes. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Tate Britain.
About this work
Overview
Das Stelldichein is a painting created by Arthur Hughes, an English artist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man and woman in a wooded setting, with the woman prominently dressed in a green gown and holding a red book, while the man in a brown suit is partially hidden by foliage.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Hughes's skill in capturing detail and atmosphere, characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite style, within the broader context of British Romanticism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1856 is not mentioned, however, it is known that the work is now held by Tate Britain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arthur Hughes (27 January 1832 – 22 December 1915) was an English painter and illustrator associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
