Artwork
Bildnis Gottfried Keller
Bildnis Gottfried Keller is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Karl Stauffer-Bern. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Bildnis Gottfried Keller is a portrait painted in oil by Karl Stauffer-Bern. It is a post-impressionist work held in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Gottfried Keller, a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing round glasses and a dark jacket. His neutral expression and direct gaze convey a sense of calmness and serenity.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the portrait features a plain off-white background that allows the subject to take center stage. The artist's post-impressionist style is evident in the straightforward representation of the sitter.
History & Provenance
Karl Stauffer-Bern, a Swiss painter, etcher, and sculptor, created the portrait, although it was painted posthumously, in 1894, three years after his death in 1891.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Stauffer, known as Karl Stauffer-Bern (2 September 1857, Trubschachen – 24 January 1891, Florence) was a Swiss painter, etcher and sculptor.
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