Artwork
Die Frau des Hofbeamten Josef von Stadler

Die Frau des Hofbeamten Josef von Stadler is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Overview
Die Frau des Hofbeamten Josef von Stadler is a painting created by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller in 1835 using oil paint. It is part of the collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman, likely the wife of Josef von Stadler, dressed in a white gown and red shawl, accessorized with gold jewelry. Her direct gaze and poised demeanor convey a sense of refinement and elegance.
Technique & Style
Waldmüller's use of oil paint achieves a realistic representation, with detailed rendering of the subject's attire and accessories, creating a textured and lifelike image.
History & Provenance
Created in 1835, the painting is a representative work of Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, an Austrian artist known for his portraits and landscapes.
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Artist
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Austrian German: ; 15 January 1793 – 23 August 1865) was an Austrian painter. Waldmüller was one of the most important Austrian painters of the Biedermeier period.



















