Moderne Amoretten – Entwurf zur Dekoration einer Wand
1868
Medium
Öl auf Reproduktionen auf Leinwand
Dimensions
80 x 149 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
264
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Zum ersten Mal benutzte Makart die Fotografie, um seine Vorstellungen und Ideen leichter und schneller sichtbar machen zu können. Er übermalte die drei Reproduktionen der "Modernen Amoretten" (vgl. Frodl, Makart, 2013, Kat. Nr. 116/1-3) dünn, lasierend, während er die beiden Tondi direkt auf die Leinwand malte.
Art Historical Context
Created in 1868 by Makart, *Moderne Amoretten Entwurf zur Dekoration einer* is an oil work on reproductions mounted on, measuring 80 by 149. Now part of the Belvedere Collection in Vienna, the title translates as “Modern Cupids – Design for Walloration.” It presents lively, contemporary interpretations of classical cupid figures arranged as a proposal for adorning an interior wall. This piece marks the first time Makart turned to photography to visualize his ideas more quickly and easily. He applied thin, translucent oil glazes over three photographic reproductions of his *Modern Cupids*, whi...
About the Artist
Hans Makart · 1840–1884
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