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Bildnis Regula Schulthess-Ott, by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, oil, 1792

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Overview

Bildnis Regula Schulthess-Ott is a 1792 oil by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, a Rococo painting work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

When & what style?
1792 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a young woman in a yellow dress with a green shawl, holding a floral garland. She has long, curly blonde hair and is looking at the viewer. The background is dark, and there are some flowers and leaves around her. The woman's dress and shawl are intricately painted, with folds and creases that give a sense of texture. The flowers in her hand and around her are colorful and detailed, with different shapes and sizes. The painting is a beautiful example of 18th-century art. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.

About the artist

Portrait of Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein
Artist

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, known as the Goethe Tischbein (15 February 1751 – 26 June 1829), was a German painter from the Tischbein family of artists.

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