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Ingenieure im Gebirge

Rafael Ritz

1891

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Impressionism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Ingenieure im Gebirge is a 1891 oil by Rafael Ritz, a Impressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?: Rafael Ritz
When & what style?: 1891 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a group of men gathered around a fire, with one man tending to it. They are dressed in warm clothing, suggesting a cold environment. In the background, there is a stone structure, possibly a hut or a wall, and a telescope is visible on a tripod. The scene appears to be set in a mountainous or rural area, with the men engaged in a casual activity. The use of warm colors and the focus on the fire suggest a sense of comfort and camaraderie among the group. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall atmosphere of the painting.

About the artist

Artist

Rafael Ritz

Maria Joseph Franz Anton Raphael Ritz, nicknamed Alpen-Raphael or Walliser-Raphael (17 January 1829, in Brig, Canton of Valais – 11 April 1894, in Sion) was a Swiss genre and landscape painter, associated with the Düsseldorf School.

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