Artwork
Ungarische Landschaft
Ungarische Landschaft is an oil painting by Johann Wilhelm von Tscharner. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Johann Wilhelm von Tscharner’s 1913 oil on canvas, titled Ungarische Landschaft, is part of the permanent collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. The work presents a verdant countryside scene, rendered in a palette dominated by varied greens and a clear blue sky that peeks through the foliage.
Subject & Meaning
The composition showcases a richly vegetated terrain, with broad-leaved plants in the foreground and more slender‑leafed trees receding into the distance. The open sky above contributes a tranquil atmosphere, emphasizing the harmony between earth and atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Tscharner employs a layered application of oil paint to achieve depth, using a spectrum of green tones from luminous light shades to deep, saturated hues. The contrast between the vivid foliage and the calm blue sky creates a sense of spatial recession and texture.
History & Provenance
Created in the early twentieth century, the painting entered the Kunsthaus Zürich’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on Swiss and Central European art of the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Wilhelm von Tscharner (1886–1946) was an artist, born in Lviv.
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