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Steinträger, by Karl Walser, tempera, 1911

Steinträger

Karl Walser

1911

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Steinträger is a 1911 tempera by Karl Walser, a Art Nouveau work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Karl Walser
When & what style?
1911 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a nude figure with their arms raised above their head, holding a large object. The figure is positioned in the center of the composition, with their legs bent and their body twisted to one side. To the left of the figure, a smaller figure is visible, dressed in a green garment and appearing to look up at the nude figure. The background of the painting is a muted color, with hints of green and yellow. The overall mood of the painting is one of contemplation and introspection, with the nude figure appearing lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Karl Walser.

About the artist

Portrait of Karl Walser
Artist

Karl Walser

Karl Edmund Walser (April 8, 1877, Teufen - September 28, 1943, Bern) was a Swiss painter, stage designer, illustrator, muralist, and artist.

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