Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Therese Karl) 1890
fritzvonuhde
stadelmuseum
oil, canvas
portrait
woman
16_19th-century
abstract painting
oil
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
canvas
neo expressionist
acrylic on canvas
underpainting
painting painterly
portrait art
watercolor
fine art portrait
"Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Therese Karl)" is an 1890 oil painting by German artist Fritz von Uhde (1848-1911). The painting depicts a young woman, Therese Karl, in a seated pose, dressed in a dark gown and resting her hand on the armrest of a chair. Uhde's signature loose brushstrokes and use of light create a sense of realism and depth, making the sitter appear both present and contemplative. This portrait is a fine example of Uhde's work, known for its sensitive portrayal of everyday life and the depiction of everyday people in the late 19th century. It is now part of the Städel Museum's collection.
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This likeness of his favourite model, "Therese Karl", is one of the few portraits the artist ever painted. Uhde was generally known for his religious and genre-like scenes. Therese was a dancer at the Royal Court Theatre Ballet in Munich and probably also Uhde's mistress. In spite of the melancholy pose and black dress enlivened by delicate light reflexes falling through the airy white curtain, the young woman looks relaxed and anything but gloomy. Standing between Realism and Impressionism, Uhde masterfully captures the different textures, which lend the painting its lightness and transparency.
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