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Family portrait, by Franz von Stuck, oil, 1909

Family portrait

Franz von Stuck

1909

oil

canvas

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Dominant colour

Overview

Family portrait is a 1909 oil by Franz von Stuck, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?
Franz von Stuck
When & what style?
1909
Where can I see it?
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting depicts a family portrait, with a woman and a young girl standing on the left side, and a man on the right. The woman wears a white dress with gold accents, while the girl is dressed in a white dress with a red sash. The man is attired in a gray suit and holds a paint palette and brushes. The background of the painting is a muted green, with hints of red and yellow. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement, with the subjects posed in a formal manner. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and dimension, highlighting the textures and details of the subjects' clothing and surroundings. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Franz von Stuck.

About the artist

Portrait of Franz von Stuck
Artist

Franz von Stuck

Franz Ritter von Stuck (February 23, 1863 – August 30, 1928), born Franz Stuck, was a German painter, sculptor, printmaker, and architect.

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