Die Gattin des Künstlers
1914
Medium
Öl auf Leinwand
Dimensions
130 x 85 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
7367
Art Historical Context
**Die Gattin des Künstlers (The Artist's Wife)**, painted by Austrian artist Viktor Tischler in 1914, is a striking oil on canvas portrait measuring 130 x 85 cm. Housed in the renowned Belvedere Collection in Vienna, this work exemplifies the tradition of intimate spousal portraits common among early 20th-century European artists. Oil on canvas, a medium prized for its luminous depth and ability to capture subtle textures like fabric and skin, allowed Tischler to create a richly layered depiction of personal connection. Created on the eve of World War I, the painting reflects Vienna's vibrant...