Artwork
Die Verlobten
Die Verlobten is a tempera painting by the Impressionist artist Ottilie Roederstein. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Die Verlobten is a tempera painting created by Ottilie Roederstein in 1899. It is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man and woman standing together in a serene landscape. The woman, with red hair and a floral wreath, is on the left, while the man, with dark hair, has his arm around her shoulder, conveying a sense of intimacy.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, Die Verlobten is associated with the Impressionist movement, characterized by its capture of a tranquil atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Ottilie Roederstein, a German-Swiss painter, created this work. She was known for her personal and professional partnership with Elisabeth Winterhalter, a pioneering female physician in Germany.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ottilie Wilhelmine Roederstein (22 April 1859 – 26 November 1937) was a German-Swiss painter. She was the long-time companion of Elisabeth Winterhalter, one of the first female doctors in Germany.
