Who painted Porträt Dr. med. Gustav Adolf Steiger?

Porträt Dr. med. Gustav Adolf Steiger was painted by Ernst Würtenberger in 1915.

Where can I see Porträt Dr. med. Gustav Adolf Steiger?

Porträt Dr. med. Gustav Adolf Steiger is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

Artwork

Porträt Dr. med. Gustav Adolf Steiger

Ernst Würtenberger , 1915

Porträt Dr. med. Gustav Adolf Steiger is an oil painting by Ernst Würtenberger. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Porträt Dr.

About this work

Overview

Porträt Dr. med. Gustav Adolf Steiger is a 1915 oil painting by Ernst Würtenberger, held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man, Dr. med. Gustav Adolf Steiger, with short gray hair and a mustache, dressed in formal attire. His direct gaze engages the viewer, drawing attention to his face, the primary focus of the composition.

Technique & Style

The work features a subdued color scheme and soft brushstrokes, particularly in the rendering of the subject's face and clothing. A light gray background enhances the subject's features, while the artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ernst Würtenberger

Ernst Würtenberger (1868–1934) was an artist, born in Steißlingen.

Museum

Kunsthaus Zürich

Continue through works from the same source collection.