Affe und Hund
um 1904
Medium
Öl auf Karton
Dimensions
46,5 × 38,5 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
701
Art Historical Context
### Affe und Hund by Alfred Wesemann Visitors to the Belvedere Collection in Vienna will delight in *Affe und Hund* (Monkey and Dog), a charming oil painting on cardboard created by German artist Alfred Wesemann around1904. Measuring a intimate 46.5 × 38.5 cm, this modest-scale work captures two animals in a moment of curious interaction, highlighting Wesemann's affinity for everyday subjects rendered with lively detail. The choice of cardboard as a support—uncommon for oils—suggests a spontaneous, sketch-like approach, allowing the paint to build rich textures directly on the sturdy surface ...