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Bildnis Lydia Welti-Escher im roten Kleid, by Karl Stauffer-Bern, oil, 1894

Bildnis Lydia Welti-Escher im roten Kleid

Karl Stauffer-Bern

1894

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Bildnis Lydia Welti-Escher im roten Kleid is a 1894 oil by Karl Stauffer-Bern, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Karl Stauffer-Bern
When & what style?
1894 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long, dark red dress with a matching hat. She stands in front of a plain, off-white background. The woman's dress is formal, with a low neckline and long sleeves. Her hat is decorated with a red feather. She looks straight ahead, with a neutral expression. The painting is done in oil paint and features bold brushstrokes. Look up the museum: Kunsthaus Zürich.

About the artist

Portrait of Karl Stauffer-Bern
Artist

Karl Stauffer-Bern

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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