Artwork
Vorbereitung. Studie mit sich Zuneigenden VI
Vorbereitung. Studie mit sich Zuneigenden VI is an oil painting by the Bauhaus artist Otto Meyer-Amden. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Vorbereitung.
About this work
Overview
Vorbereitung. Studie mit sich Zuneigenden VI is a 1929 oil painting by Otto Meyer-Amden, a Swiss artist associated with the Bauhaus movement. The work is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of people in a dimly lit room, engaged in quiet activities like reading or writing. They wear dark clothing and sit with their backs to each other, creating a sense of calmness and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Meyer-Amden's use of dark colors and soft lighting fosters an atmosphere of intimacy and coziness. The subdued palette and gentle illumination contribute to the overall serene mood of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Otto Meyer-Amden (Born Otto Meyer, February 20, 1885, Bern - January 15, 1933, Zürich) was a Swiss painter and graphic artist. Otto Meyer-Amden don't used to refer to himself with Amden, he signed his letters as Otto Meyer.
