Bildnis Maria Barbara Schulthess, Gemahlin des Obmann Füssli

Hirzel's use of oil paint achieves a rich, textured appearance, adding depth to the composition. The portrait's style aligns with 18th-century European conventions, with meticulous attention to the subject's dark, curly hair and expressive brown eyes.

Created in 1798 by largely self-taught Swiss painter Susette Hirzel, the work is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection, reflecting Hirzel's contribution to the Biedermeier movement despite limited formal training.

As a Biedermeier piece, the painting emphasizes the quiet, intimate life of the emerging middle class, capturing the essence of late 18th-century European domestic culture.