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Paulus Usteri als Jäger im Walde

Heinrich Freudweiler

1796

oil

panel

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Biedermeier 18th Century

Dominant colour

Paulus Usteri als Jäger im Walde is a 1796 oil by Heinrich Freudweiler, a Biedermeier work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?: Heinrich Freudweiler
When & what style?: 1796 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?: Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a man dressed in hunting attire, standing in a forest. He wears a green jacket, tan pants, and a black hat adorned with a feather. A rifle is slung over his shoulder, and a dog stands beside him. The man's attire suggests he is prepared for a hunt, and the forest setting provides a natural backdrop for this scene. The artist has carefully rendered the textures of the clothing and the forest surroundings. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.