Artwork

Bildnis eines Malers mit Blick auf Zürich

Bildnis eines Malers mit Blick auf Zürich, by Heinrich Wüest, oil, 1796
Bildnis eines Malers mit Blick auf Zürich, by Heinrich Wüest, oil, 1796

Bildnis eines Malers mit Blick auf Zürich is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Heinrich Wüest. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Bildnis eines Malers mit Blick auf Zürich is an oil painting created by Heinrich Wüest in 1796, currently held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man in a white suit and hat sitting on a hillside with a dog, pointing towards a distant town surrounded by a river, hills, and mountains, evoking a sense of serenity.

Technique & Style

The work features a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown, green, and gray, with smooth brushstrokes that contribute to its tranquil atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Heinrich Wüest

Heinrich Wüest (1741–1821) was an artist, born in Zurich.

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