Artwork
Mann mit Schwert Frau erschlagend
Mann mit Schwert Frau erschlagend is a tempera painting by the Art Nouveau artist Karl Walser. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Mann mit Schwert Frau erschlagend is a tempera painting created by Karl Walser in 1911. It is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a violent scene: a man, dressed in blue and white, wields a sword over another figure on the ground, set against a lush tropical backdrop of palm trees and mountains.
Technique & Style
Rendered in muted colors with soft, blended brushstrokes, the work exhibits characteristics of the Art Nouveau style, while showing influence from Max Beckmann's Expressionist approach.
History & Provenance
Karl Walser, a Swiss painter and illustrator with a diverse practice including stage design and murals, created this work. His artistic range and influences are reflected in the painting's style and composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Edmund Walser (April 8, 1877, Teufen - September 28, 1943, Bern) was a Swiss painter, stage designer, illustrator, muralist, and artist.
