Artwork
Kaiser Joseph II. reitend
Kaiser Joseph II. reitend is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Ludwig Passini. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Kaiser Joseph II.
About this work
Overview
Kaiser Joseph II. reitend is an oil painting created by Ludwig Passini around 1850. It is a representative work of the Biedermeier style, characteristic of the period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Emperor Joseph II on horseback, dressed in formal attire, suggesting his high status. The scene is set against a backdrop of other horsemen, emphasizing the subject's prominence.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Passini's attention to detail, evident in the rendering of the emperor's clothing and the horse's grooming. The Biedermeier style is reflected in the painting's focus on narrative and everyday, or in this case, historical scenes.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, indicating its significance within the historical and cultural context of Austria.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ludwig Johann Passini (1832–1903), sometimes Ludovico Passini, was an Austrian narrative and genre painter and printmaker.
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