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Der Meisenzünfter Sidelenritt, by Heinrich Freudweiler, oil, 1790

Der Meisenzünfter Sidelenritt

Heinrich Freudweiler

1790

oil

panel

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Der Meisenzünfter Sidelenritt is a 1790 oil by Heinrich Freudweiler, a Rococo painting work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Heinrich Freudweiler
When & what style?
1790 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of people gathered in a room. The room is dimly lit, with a warm glow emanating from the center. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and appear to be engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a man is lying on the ground, while others stand around him. Some people are holding objects, such as a sword or a hat. The atmosphere seems to be one of excitement and energy. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the work of Heinrich Freudweiler.

About the artist

Artist

Heinrich Freudweiler

Heinrich Freudweiler, a Swiss portrait and genre painter, was born at Zurich in 1755, and was first instructed by H.

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