Who painted Bildnis Adolf Frey?

Bildnis Adolf Frey was painted by Ernst Würtenberger in 1908.

Where can I see Bildnis Adolf Frey?

Bildnis Adolf Frey is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Bildnis Adolf Frey?

Bildnis Adolf Frey is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Bildnis Adolf Frey

Ernst Würtenberger , 1908

Bildnis Adolf Frey is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ernst Würtenberger. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Ernst Würtenberger’s oil portrait, completed in 1908, is part of the collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich. The work presents a solitary male figure rendered against a muted gray backdrop, emphasizing the sitter’s presence through restrained colour and composition.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a formally dressed man, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and vest, his hands clasped before him. A serious expression and neatly trimmed mustache convey a dignified, perhaps professional, demeanor, while his direct gaze engages the viewer.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting employs a limited palette that foregrounds the figure’s dark attire against the neutral background. Würtenberger’s brushwork is smooth, allowing subtle modelling of facial features and fabric, and the overall composition is balanced and restrained.

History & Provenance

Created in the early twentieth century, the portrait entered the holdings of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it remains on display. Its acquisition date and prior ownership are not documented in the available records.