1802
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
Dominant colour
The Court Opera singer Theresa Hall as "Eva" in Joseph Haydn's "Creation" is a 1802 oil by Heinrich Füger, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress with a red sash, sitting in front of a harp. She has short, curly hair and is holding a book in her left hand. The background is a blue sky with clouds. The woman's dress is draped elegantly, and her hair is styled in a neat, curly fashion. The harp behind her is decorated with leaves and has a few strings visible. The book in her hand appears to be open, with some text visible on the page. The painting is a portrait of a woman in a classical setting, with a focus on her elegant attire and the musical instrument behind her. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
Heinrich Friedrich Füger (8 December 1751 – 5 November 1818) was a German portrait and historical painter and one of the most important German representatives of classicism.
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