Von Spitzweg zu Sisi
Subtitle: Kunst und Kunsthandwerk des 19. Jahrhunderts : die Sammlung Werner Friedrich Ott
By: Karl Batz
Contributors: Spitzweg, Karl, 1808-1885; Stadtmuseum Ingolstadt
Publisher: Arnoldsche Art Publishers
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Stuttgart
Language: ger
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9783897905030
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Exhibitions; Art collections; Biedermeier (Art); Decoration and ornament; Biedermeier style
Description: In the Biedermeier scenes and idylls of the early works by Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885), odd misfits, soldiers, monks and maids are all featured in the middle-class provincial milieu of the time. Informed by a free painting style, however, the landscapes of his late works have more of an Impressionist air. Comprising 430 objects, the Werner Friedrich Ott Collection in the Stadtmuseum Ingolstadt includes, alongside paintings and drawings by the famous artist, an extensive historicist collection of arts-and-crafts objects. In a time when political, economic and social relations in Europe underwent complete change, the nobility and an increasingly stronger middle class often drew upon the authoritative symbolism used to establish their identity of earlier times. They placed great value on the exquisite handcrafted work and most luxurious materials of their goblets, pitchers, services and jewellery items. Particularly coveted were objects furnished with dedications from prominent personages, such as Empress Elisabeth "Sisi" of Austria. Exhibition: Stadtmuseum Ingolstadt, Germany (28.05.-26.11.2017).
Notes: Catalog of an exhibition held at Stadtmuseum Ingolstadt, May 28-November 26, 2017.

Includes bibliographical references.