1834
oil
panel
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
Der Hallstätter See is a 1834 oil by Franz Steinfeld, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a small wooden structure on the right side, situated near a body of water. The structure appears to be a small house or shed, with a sloping roof and a small window. In the background, there are mountains and a blue sky with a few clouds. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the mountains and sky depicted in shades of blue and grey, while the structure and surrounding foliage are rendered in earthy tones. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of Franz Steinfeld.
Franz Steinfeld (26 March 1787 – 5 November 1868) was an Austrian landscape painter. He is often referred to as "The Younger", to distinguish him from his father, also named Franz (1750–1832), who was a sculptor.
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