Children at the Window

- 85.0 x 69.0 cm
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (1793 – 1865)
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Residenzgalerie (Salzburg, Oostenrijk)
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The Composition of Children at the Window
In this 1853 painting, a group of five children is gathered around a window, which serves as the central focal point of the scene. The arrangement of the figures creates a sense of quiet interaction: one child stands on the left side of the window, while two children are positioned close to each other in the middle. On the right side, another child stands by the window, and a fifth child is situated further back near the center of the composition.
The scene captures a moment of togetherness centered around the architectural element of the window. This careful placement of figures directs the viewer's eye toward the light and the social connection shared by the group.
Visual Details and Subject Matter
The painting features these key elements:
- Five children gathered around a window.
- A building serving as the backdrop.
- A central focal point established by the window.
- The group engaged in conversation or shared activity.
Over dit kunstwerk
- Titel: Children at the Window
- Kunstenaar: Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
- Jaar: 1853
- Oorspronkelijke afmetingen: 85.0 x 69.0 cm
- Formaat: Portrait
- Auteursrechtelijke status: Publiek domein
- Te zien in: Residenzgalerie
- Medium: Oil
- Type medium: WallArt
- Hoofdkleur: Khaki
Snelle feiten
- Influences: Romanticism
- Year: 1853
- Artistic style: Realistic
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Title: Children at the Window