Artwork
Virtues
Virtues is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Josef Winterhalder der Jüngere. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Overview
Virtues is a 1765 painting by Josef Winterhalder the Younger, a German-Bohemian artist from a family of artists. It is held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively scene of figures, some in flowing robes, arranged to convey movement and energy. The scene likely represents an allegory, given Winterhalder's contributions to the decorative and allegorical traditions in Central European art.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of depth, atmosphere, warmth, and intimacy. The painting is characteristic of the Rococo period, marked by its lively and decorative qualities.
History & Provenance
Winterhalder worked across Moravia, Lower Austria, and Hungary, producing works that reflect the artistic traditions of these regions. Virtues was created during his active period in the mid-18th century.
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Artist
Josef Winterhalder der Jüngere
Josef Winterhalder the Younger (25 January 1743 – 17 January 1807) was a German-Bohemian painter belonging to the fourth generation of painters and sculptors in the Winterhalder family. He worked in Moravia, Lower Austria and Hungary.
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The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family
The Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy
Verherrlichung des Hauses Österreich
De Fem Sanser