1830
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Bertalda, von Kühleborn erschreckt is a 1830 oil by Theodor von Holst, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a woman in a red dress, standing in the center. She has long, curly hair and is surrounded by three other figures. The woman's dress is off the shoulder, and she wears a necklace and a bracelet. Her hands are crossed over her chest, and she holds a small orange bag with a long strap. The background of the painting is dark, and the woman is illuminated by a light source that is not visible. The overall mood of the painting is somber and mysterious. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the painting.
Theodor Richard Edward von Holst (3 September 1810 – 14 February 1844) was a nineteenth-century British literary painter.
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