Who painted Pinien bei Fiascherino?

Pinien bei Fiascherino was painted by Hermann Gattiker in 1910.

Where can I see Pinien bei Fiascherino?

Pinien bei Fiascherino is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Pinien bei Fiascherino?

Pinien bei Fiascherino is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Pinien bei Fiascherino

Hermann Gattiker , 1910

Pinien bei Fiascherino is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Hermann Gattiker. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1910 by Swiss painter Hermann Gattiker, this oil work titled “Pinien bei Fiascherino” is part of the permanent collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. The canvas presents a quiet outdoor scene that invites quiet contemplation through its balanced composition and restrained palette.

Subject & Meaning

The picture shows a tranquil landscape where towering pines dominate the foreground and a smooth expanse of water recedes toward the horizon. The muted tones and gentle lighting convey a sense of calm, suggesting an appreciation of nature’s stillness rather than a narrative episode.

Technique & Style

Gattiker employs subtle chiaroscuro, allowing light to fall on the tree trunks while the shadows deepen behind them, thereby creating depth and atmospheric perspective. The limited colour range and soft brushwork emphasize the quiet mood and reinforce the naturalistic yet understated style typical of early‑20th‑century Swiss landscape painting.

History & Provenance

Since its completion in 1910, the painting has remained in Switzerland, eventually entering the holdings of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s commitment to representing regional artists of the period and preserving works that illustrate the country’s landscape tradition.