Who painted Stillleben mit Äpfeln und Birnen?

Stillleben mit Äpfeln und Birnen was painted by Johann Wilhelm von Tscharner in 1912.

Where can I see Stillleben mit Äpfeln und Birnen?

Stillleben mit Äpfeln und Birnen is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Stillleben mit Äpfeln und Birnen?

Stillleben mit Äpfeln und Birnen is associated with Art Nouveau.

Artwork

Stillleben mit Äpfeln und Birnen

Johann Wilhelm von Tscharner , 1912

Stillleben mit Äpfeln und Birnen is an unspecified painting by the Art Nouveau artist Johann Wilhelm von Tscharner. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Johann Wilhelm von Tscharner’s 1912 work presents a modest still‑life composition centred on a white vessel brimming with fruit. The arrangement rests on a flat surface against a subdued background, creating a calm visual field that emphasizes the simple forms of the apples or pears within the bowl.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on everyday objects, fruit and a plain bowl, rendered without narrative embellishment. By limiting the subject matter, Tscharner invites contemplation of the quiet beauty of ordinary items, suggesting a serene, almost meditative appreciation of domestic stillness.

Technique & Style

Executed with a restrained palette, the artist employs soft tonal contrasts to model the fruit and the bowl, allowing light to define volume while the muted backdrop recedes. The brushwork is smooth and controlled, reinforcing the work’s understated elegance and sense of balance.

History & Provenance

Created in 1912, the piece entered the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s interest in early‑20th‑century Swiss painting and the artist’s contribution to the still‑life tradition.