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The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape

The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape, by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, unspecified, 1828
The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape, by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, unspecified, 1828

The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape is a painting by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, created in 1828 and held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man, likely the actor Maximilian Korn, seated outdoors in attire characteristic of the early 19th century. His confident demeanor and the artist's use of light draw attention to the subject amidst a softly rendered landscape.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to emphasize the subject's face and figure against a blurred background of hills, trees, and sky.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Artist

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller was an Austrian painter. Waldmüller was one of the most important Austrian painters of the Biedermeier period.

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Who painted The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape?

The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape was painted by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller in 1828.

Where can I see The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape?

The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape?

The Actor Maximilian Korn in a Landscape is associated with Biedermeier.

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