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Porträt by Rudolf Lehnert (Austrian) - Oil on canvas / 1931 - Tiroler Landesmuseum (Innsbruck, Austria) #WomenInArt #art #portrait #portraitofawoman #ArtText #AustrianArt #RudolfLehnert #Lehnert #TirolerLandesmuseum #Ferdinandeum #womensart #AustrianArtist #TyroleanStateMuseum #1930s #OilPainting
I wish I knew more about this 1931 portrait by Austrian artist Rudolf Lehnert that blends formality with a touch of quiet intimacy to depict a young fair-skinned woman with short blonde curly hair, wearing a black long-sleeve dress with large white lace cuffs, and a silver cross necklace, while holding a single orchid. She is the central focus, occupying most of the canvas. Her hair is a light blonde, styled in soft, shoulder-length curls. Her expression is serious and reserved, perhaps slightly melancholic, though not unhappy. Her eyes are a light grey. Her skin tone is fair with a subtle rosy hue on her cheeks. Her black long-sleeved dress is simple in cut, but features a striking contrast of textures and colors. A white, Peter Pan style collar stands out against the dark dress. This collar has a delicate lace trim that is repeated on the cuffs of the long sleeves. The cuffs are puffed, adding some volume to the otherwise relatively plain sleeves. The dress is form-fitting, showing the subtle curves of her slender body. The unidentified woman wears a long silver chain around her neck that ends in a small ornate silver cross. On the index finger of her right hand is a silver lace ring. Her hands are elegantly placed near her waist, holding a single, vibrant pinkish-purple orchid, offering a splash of color against her dark clothing … and perhaps a symbol of decadence or secrecy. Lehnert (1893-1932) was an Austrian painter associated with the New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit) German art movement that emerged in the 1920s as a reaction to Expressionism. It focused on depicting reality in a detached, objective manner, often with a critical eye towards the social and political realities of the Weimar Republic. The movement had a significant presence in Austria, particularly in Vienna and was characterized by a return to realism, with precise details and sharp forms. Its name is derived from the title of a 1925 exhibition curated by Gustav Hartlaub in Mannheim.
June 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM