Grete Gamerith mit Hut
1947
Medium
Öl auf Papier
Dimensions
44 x 42,3 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
7066
Art Historical Context
"Grete Gamerith mit Hut" is a compelling 1947 portrait by Austrian artist Walther Gamerith, depicting a woman in a stylish hat. Measuring 44 x 42.3 cm and executed in oil on paper, the work belongs to the Belvedere Collection in Vienna. This intimate format suggests a personal subject, likely a family member, rendered with careful attention to expression and attire. Painted in the immediate postwar years, the piece captures a quiet moment amid Austria’s cultural recovery. Oil on paper was an accessible medium for many artists at the time, allowing for both spontaneity and rich tonal depth. Th...