Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller was one of the most remarkable portrait painters in Austria. Ferdinand left his parents' house at the age of 14. To secure his livelihood, he used his talent - he painted portraits. For many years he generated a secure income. In addition, word of his extraordinary talent spread further and further. The artist himself also wanted to further develop his passion. Therefore he decided to study painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Already during his studies he pursued a further occupation. He worked as an art teacher. Engaged by wealthy families, he taught the children of the house. So also those of the count family Gyulay.
In 1815 he successfully completed his studies in Vienna. At this time the Biedermeier era broke out in the city. The period from 1815 to 1848 is considered the Biedermeier period in art, and it was during this time that a culture of its own developed in the bourgeoisie. People were increasingly concerned with interior design, fashion and literature. They played house music. The Biedermeier epoch bears the label of "escape to the idyll". The painter Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller took advantage of this development, because he quickly recognized the desire for beautiful things. Thus, in addition to portrait painting, he was also active in genre and landscape painting. Once again, word of the artist's talent got around. His business flourished. His artistic expression developed steadily. During this time he created his most important works like "The Family of the Notary Dr. Josef Eltz". Even Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most famous composers of those years, commissioned a portrait from Waldmüller. What an honour!
Even today, Ferdinand Waldmüller's portraits have a special attraction for us humans. His works possess a remarkable depth. In addition, Waldmüller's unmistakable trademark can be recognized: the natural depiction of daylight and sun. Waldmüller mastered this like hardly any other artist of his year. He probably developed his trademark on his travels, which took him to Italy and Paris. Especially in the south, he repeatedly captured ancient ruins in his works of art. He perfected his rendering of light and shadow, thus giving genre painting a new dimension that no one had ever created before. The artist turned 72 years old.
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller was one of the most remarkable portrait painters in Austria. Ferdinand left his parents' house at the age of 14. To secure his livelihood, he used his talent - he painted portraits. For many years he generated a secure income. In addition, word of his extraordinary talent spread further and further. The artist himself also wanted to further develop his passion. Therefore he decided to study painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Already during his studies he pursued a further occupation. He worked as an art teacher. Engaged by wealthy families, he taught the children of the house. So also those of the count family Gyulay.
In 1815 he successfully completed his studies in Vienna. At this time the Biedermeier era broke out in the city. The period from 1815 to 1848 is considered the Biedermeier period in art, and it was during this time that a culture of its own developed in the bourgeoisie. People were increasingly concerned with interior design, fashion and literature. They played house music. The Biedermeier epoch bears the label of "escape to the idyll". The painter Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller took advantage of this development, because he quickly recognized the desire for beautiful things. Thus, in addition to portrait painting, he was also active in genre and landscape painting. Once again, word of the artist's talent got around. His business flourished. His artistic expression developed steadily. During this time he created his most important works like "The Family of the Notary Dr. Josef Eltz". Even Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most famous composers of those years, commissioned a portrait from Waldmüller. What an honour!
Even today, Ferdinand Waldmüller's portraits have a special attraction for us humans. His works possess a remarkable depth. In addition, Waldmüller's unmistakable trademark can be recognized: the natural depiction of daylight and sun. Waldmüller mastered this like hardly any other artist of his year. He probably developed his trademark on his travels, which took him to Italy and Paris. Especially in the south, he repeatedly captured ancient ruins in his works of art. He perfected his rendering of light and shadow, thus giving genre painting a new dimension that no one had ever created before. The artist turned 72 years old.
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