Artwork
Ruhender Löwe
Ruhender Löwe is an oil painting by the Realist artist Rudolf Koller. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Ruhender Löwe is a 1864 oil painting by Rudolf Koller, a Swiss artist known for his realistic depictions of animals.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a lion at rest, lying on the ground with its head lowered and eyes partially closed, conveying a sense of calmness and serenity. The lion's pose and expression suggest a state of relaxation or sleep.
Technique & Style
Koller's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimension, emphasizing the lion's form and texture through strong contrasts between light and dark. The painting's style is characteristic of the realist movement, with a focus on accurate representation and attention to detail.
History & Provenance
Ruhender Löwe is part of the collection at Kunsthaus Zürich, a prominent art museum in Switzerland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rudolf Koller (21 May 1828 – 5 January 1905) was a Swiss painter. He is associated with a realist and classicist style, and also with the essentially romantic Düsseldorf school of painting. Koller's style is similar to…
