Zeven pentekeningen van dierfabels van Wilhelm Koller
1839 - 1884
Medium
pen
Dimensions
162; 270
About this artwork
Schenking van de heer C.P. van Eeghen, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
**Seven Pen Drawings of Animal F by Wilhelm Koller** the charming "Zeven pentekeningen van dierf" (Seven Pen Drawings of Animal Fables by Wilhelm Koller, series crafted between 1839 and1884. These intimate works, measuring 162 mm high by 270 mm wide, bring to life moral tales featuring anthropomorphic animals—timeless stories akin to Aesop's f that entertained and educated 19th-century audiences. Koller's illustrations capture the essence of these narratives through expressive vignettes, likely spread across a single sheet, inviting viewers to ponder lessons on cunning foxes, wise owls, and ...
About the Artist
Wilhelm Koller · 1829–1885
Wilhelm Koller (1829-1885) was an Austrian history painter whose career took him from his native Vienna to major artistic centers across Europe. Born in Vienna in 1829, Koller received his foundational training at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna under the renowned Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller, one of the leading Austrian painters of the Biedermeier period. After completing his studies in Vienna, he ...