Artwork
Blumenvase

Blumenvase is a tempera painting by the Art Nouveau artist Karl Walser. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Blumenvase is a 1911 tempera painting by Karl Walser, a Swiss artist known for his work in various mediums, including painting, stage design, and illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life: a white vase with green stems on a table, set against a light blue-green background. The composition's calmness and serenity are conveyed through soft colors and gentle curves.
Technique & Style
Walser's use of tempera paint adds texture and depth to the image. The work's flowing lines and organic motifs are characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement, with which Walser was associated.
History & Provenance
Blumenvase is held in the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Edmund Walser (April 8, 1877, Teufen - September 28, 1943, Bern) was a Swiss painter, stage designer, illustrator, muralist, and artist.



















