Bildnis Luise Maurer, erste Gattin des Künstlers
1928
Medium
Öl auf Karton
Dimensions
31,5 × 23,5 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
SLM 169
Art Historical Context
Serafin Maurer’s *Bildnis Luise Maurer, erste Gattin des Künstlers* offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s personal world. Painted in 1928, this small oil-on-cardboard portrait captures Maurer’s first wife, Luise, with a directness that suggests both affection and quiet observation. At just 31.5 × 23.5 cm, the work feels like a private keepsake rather than a formal commission, inviting viewers to consider the tender relationship between painter and sitter. Oil on cardboard was a practical choice for many early-twentieth-century artists, allowing quick, expressive brushwork while lending...