Artwork
Schüler von St. Cyr
Schüler von St. Cyr is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Ottilie Roederstein. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1911 by the German‑Swiss painter Ottilie Roederstein, *Schüler von St. Cyr* is an oil work that belongs to the later phase of Impressionism. The canvas is part of the permanent holdings of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it is displayed among other early‑twentieth‑century European paintings.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a solitary male figure in full military dress. He stands with his left hand on his hip, his right hand gripping a sword, and a blue coat accented by red epaulettes. A blue hat topped with a white and red plume crowns the ensemble, while a muted gray wall forms the backdrop, emphasizing the officer’s formal presence.
Technique & Style
Roederstein employs a light, broken brushwork typical of Impressionist practice, allowing color to suggest form rather than delineate it sharply. The juxtaposition of vivid blues and reds against the subdued background creates a spatial tension, while the handling of light on the fabric conveys texture and volume without meticulous detail.
History & Provenance
The painting emerged during a period when women artists were gaining greater visibility in the European art scene. Roederstein, who maintained a long‑term partnership with physician Elisabeth Winterhalter, produced the work amid her active career in Switzerland and Germany. It entered the Kunsthaus Zürich collection in the mid‑20th century, where it remains in public custody.
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.
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