Who painted Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen?

Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen was painted by Barthélemy Menn in 1845.

Where can I see Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen?

Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen?

Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen

Barthélemy Menn , 1845

Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen is an oil painting by the Realist artist Barthélemy Menn. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Waadtländer Mädchen mit Schlüsselblumen is a 1845 oil painting by Barthélemy Menn, a Swiss artist known for introducing plein-air painting and the paysage intime to Swiss art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a young girl with dark hair, wearing a blue and white striped shirt, holding a basket of yellow primroses. Her neutral expression and direct gaze engage the viewer, while the flowers are the composition's focal point.

Technique & Style

Menn's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the girl and the flowers against a muted brown background. The work is associated with Realism, reflecting Menn's influence on Swiss art.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection. Created in 1845, it exemplifies Menn's contribution to Swiss art during this period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Barthélemy Menn

Barthélemy Menn (20 May 1815 – 10 October 1893) was a Swiss painter and draughtsman who introduced the principles of plein-air painting and the paysage intime into Swiss art.