1860
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Mittagsruhe is a 1860 oil by Rudolf Koller, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman and a child resting under a tree, surrounded by animals. The woman is dressed in a red top and dark skirt, while the child lies on her lap. A large tree dominates the center of the composition, with a cow standing behind it and sheep lying in front. The atmosphere is peaceful, with the warm sunlight casting dappled shadows on the grass. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of tranquility, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The woman's gentle expression and the child's relaxed pose convey a sense of contentment, while the animals add a sense of rustic charm to the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.
Rudolf Koller (21 May 1828 – 5 January 1905) was a Swiss painter. He is associated with a realist and classicist style, and also with the essentially romantic Düsseldorf school of painting. Koller's style is similar to…
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