Who painted Brustbild von Nikolaus Dold?

Brustbild von Nikolaus Dold was painted by Ganter, Dionys.

Where can I see Brustbild von Nikolaus Dold?

Brustbild von Nikolaus Dold is held by City Museums Freiburg.

Artwork

Brustbild von Nikolaus Dold

Brustbild von Nikolaus Dold is an unspecified painting by Ganter, Dionys. It is held in the collection of the City Museums Freiburg.

About this work

Overview

Brustbild von Nikolaus Dold is a double portrait painted in oil on tin, depicting a man and woman in traditional Elztäler costume.

Subject & Meaning

The subjects wear traditional attire, with the woman's yellow straw hat complemented by the man's classic black top hat, representing the pride of the Black Forest people.

Technique & Style

The artist employed sfumato, a technique that creates a soft, hazy effect. The use of tin as a canvas is unusual and may be attributed to the artist's background as a shield clock painter.

History & Provenance

The artist began his career painting shield clocks before attending the Vienna Academy, where he developed into a sought-after portraitist.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ganter, Dionys

Dionys Ganter painted portraits and figure studies in 18th-century Basel. His brush captured private moments: Johanna Dold looking straight ahead, a grieving woman turned upward, a girl writing with her guardian angel…

Museum

City Museums Freiburg

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