Artwork
Chloe
Chloe is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Hans Jakob Oeri. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Chloe is an oil painting created by Hans Jakob Oeri in 1806. It is a representative work of the Biedermeier movement and is held in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman crowning a seated man with flowers in a natural setting, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility. The figures are dressed in classical attire, with the woman wearing a green tunic and white skirt, and the man in a yellow toga.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the central figures. The soft blue sky and tranquil landscape in the background contribute to the overall calm atmosphere of the work, characteristic of the Biedermeier style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Jakob Oeri (16 December 1782, Kyburg - 24 February 1868, Zürich) was a Swiss portrait and history painter, draftsman and lithographer.
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