Artwork

Blumenvase

Blumenvase, by Karl Walser, tempera, 1911
Blumenvase, by Karl Walser, tempera, 1911

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

Portrait of Karl Walser

Artist

Karl Walser

Karl Edmund Walser (April 8, 1877, Teufen - September 28, 1943, Bern) was a Swiss painter, stage designer, illustrator, muralist, and artist.

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