Das Ionische Meer bei Korfu
Medium
Öl auf Leinwand
Dimensions
23 x 33 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
4020
Art Historical Context
**Das Ionische Meer bei Korfu (The Ionian Sea at Cor), painted in 1888 by Austrian artist Emil Jakob Schindler, the shimmering allure of the Mediterranean in a compact oil on canvas measuring just 23 x 33 cm. This intimate gem from the Belvedere Collection in Vienna depicts the vibrant blues and turquoise hues of the Ionian Sea the Greek island of Corfu evoking a sense of expansiveness despite its modest scale. Schindler, a master of luminous landscapes, likely created this as a plein-air study during his travels, showcasing his keen eye for natural light and atmospheric effects. As a leading...