Artwork
Liebeswirbel
Liebeswirbel is an unspecified painting by Marianne von Werefkin. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Liebeswirbel is a 1917 painting by Marianne von Werefkin, a Russian-born Expressionist artist based in Europe. It is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection in Switzerland, where the work was created.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Liebeswirbel is not explicitly described in available information, but its title (translating to 'Love Whirl') and Expressionist style suggest an emphasis on capturing intense emotional states, potentially related to love or relationships.
Technique & Style
The painting embodies key Expressionist traits, including the use of bold, distorted forms and a vivid, emotionally charged palette, conveying inner experience over representational accuracy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1917 while the artist lived in Switzerland, Liebeswirbel has remained in the country, now as part of the permanent collection at Kunsthaus Zürich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mariamna Vladimirovna Veryovkina (10 September 1860 – 6 February 1938), commonly known as Marianne von Werefkin, was a Russian-born painter, active in Germany and Switzerland during the late Belle Époque and interwar periods.
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