Artwork
Bildnis des Landschaftsmalers Joseph Koch
Bildnis des Landschaftsmalers Joseph Koch is an oil painting by Johann Caspar Weidenmann. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Johann Caspar Weidenmann's 1835 oil painting, Bildnis des Landschaftsmalers Joseph Koch, is a portrait held in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Joseph Koch, a landscape painter, in formal attire with a serious expression, emphasizing his professional demeanor.
Technique & Style
Weidenmann employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing, characteristic of a formal portrait style.
History & Provenance
Weidenmann created this work in 1835, three years before embarking on a pioneering journey across Algeria in 1838 and 1839.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Caspar Weidenmann (13 October 1805 – 6 June 1850) was a Swiss painter and draughtsman. He was one of the first European artists to travel across Algeria, in 1838 and 1839.
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