Der Künstler als Jäger mit Gattin und Schwägerin am Sihlsprung
1798
oil
panel
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
1798
oil
panel
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Der Künstler als Jäger mit Gattin und Schwägerin am Sihlsprung is a 1798 oil by Heinrich Freudweiler, a Biedermeier work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting shows a man standing on the left, holding a rifle and wearing a hat, with a dog beside him. A woman sits on a rock in the center, looking at a child lying on the ground. The scene is set in a wooded area with trees and bushes surrounding the figures. The woman's gaze is directed at the child, creating a sense of tenderness and concern. The man's posture, with his rifle at the ready, suggests a sense of alertness and protection. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, adding depth and emotion to the scene.
Heinrich Freudweiler, a Swiss portrait and genre painter, was born at Zurich in 1755, and was first instructed by H.
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