Artwork
Baumstudie bei Murg am Walensee
Baumstudie bei Murg am Walensee is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Traugott Schiess. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1860, this oil painting by Swiss artist Traugott Schiess depicts a tranquil lakeside landscape. The composition places a stand of trees in the foreground, leading the eye toward distant mountains under a clear blue sky dotted with white clouds. The work is part of the permanent collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The scene captures the natural environment surrounding the Murg region on Lake Walensee, emphasizing the interplay of forest and alpine terrain. By presenting the trees in vivid green against muted mountain tones, the painting conveys a sense of serene coexistence between cultivated woodland and the rugged landscape beyond.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on canvas, Schiess employs a layered palette to achieve depth. Green hues render the foliage, while brown and gray tones model the far‑off peaks. The sky’s bright blue is softened by loosely brushed white clouds, illustrating the artist’s skill in balancing detailed foreground work with atmospheric background effects.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the painting has remained in Switzerland, ultimately entering the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on 19th‑century Swiss landscape painting and provides insight into Schiess’s contribution to the regional artistic tradition.
Artist & collection
Lac des Quatre-Cantons, vers Brunnen
Sommerlandschaft im Hochgebirge
Die Traun und der Traunstein
Forest Landscape in the High Mountains
Un país
Mountain landscape II
Rocher couvert de mousses et troncs d'arbres abattus
View of a Wooded River
Bergisel
Morning
L'Étang de Ville-d'Avray vu à travers les feuillages
Am Zürichhorn (Studie)