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Der Maler Carl Teibler, der Vater des Künstlers
Der Maler Carl Teibler, der Vater des Künstlers is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Georg Teibler. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
The painting is a portrait titled Der Maler Carl Teibler, der Vater des Künstlers.
It was created by Georg Teibler in 1877 using oil paint.
The portrait is held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, which suggests it's a significant work, and Georg Teibler painted his father, giving it a personal touch.
You can learn more about the artist's style by looking up Georg Teibler.
Overview
Georg Teibler’s oil portrait, titled *Der Maler Carl Teibler, der Vater des Künstlers*, dates from the late 19th century and is part of the collection of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum. The work presents the artist’s father, also a painter, in a formal, seated pose, emphasizing the familial link between the two generations.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is Carl Teibler, a practicing painter and the father of Georg Teibler. By portraying his father, the younger artist underscores both personal affection and professional lineage, offering a visual tribute to the artistic heritage that shaped his own career.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on canvas, the painting employs a restrained palette and careful modeling of light to render the figure’s features with clarity. Teibler’s handling of brushwork reflects the academic portrait conventions of the period, while subtle texture in the background hints at a modest, interior setting.
History & Provenance
Created in 1889, the portrait entered the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its inclusion in the museum’s collection indicates recognition of the Teibler family’s contribution to Austrian art history.
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