At the MirrorGeorg Friedrich Kersting · 1827

  • Art movementRomanticism
  • Creation date1827
  • Dimensions46.0 x 35.0 cm
  • MuseumKunsthalle

Georg Friedrich Kersting (1785 – 1847)

Georg Friedrich Kersting (1785-1847) was a German Biedermeier painter known for intimate interior scenes & association with Caspar David Friedrich. Explore his genre paintings, romantic style, and depictions of everyday life.

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About this artwork

  • Title: At the Mirror
  • Artist: Georg Friedrich Kersting
  • Year: 1827
  • Original dimensions: 46.0 x 35.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Kunsthalle
  • Main color: Putty
  • Keywords: “golden hues”, kersting artwork, “warm color palette”
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

When was "At the Mirror" made?

"At the Mirror" by Georg Friedrich Kersting was created in 1827.

Who created "At the Mirror"?

The artist behind "At the Mirror" is Georg Friedrich Kersting. The work is catalogued under Georg Friedrich Kersting's name.

What subjects appear in "At the Mirror" by Georg Friedrich Kersting?

"At the Mirror" by Georg Friedrich Kersting depicts: solitude, reflection, window view, domesticity, nostalgia, introspection, warm light, romanticism.

How old was Georg Friedrich Kersting when creating "At the Mirror" in 1827?

Georg Friedrich Kersting was 42 years old when creating "At the Mirror" in 1827. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1785.

What style does "At the Mirror" belong to?

"At the Mirror" by Georg Friedrich Kersting belongs to the Romanticism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What explains the copyright situation of "At the Mirror" by Georg Friedrich Kersting?

The copyright status of "At the Mirror" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1847.

Is "At the Mirror" by Georg Friedrich Kersting a light or a dark artwork?

"At the Mirror" is shadow overall, and its luminance is soft shadow.

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