ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
A Life Immersed in Landscape: The World of Richard Alfred Eugen Jettel Richard Alfred Eugen Jettel, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than some of his contemporaries within the Vienna Secession, nevertheless occupies a crucial position in understanding the transition from traditional landscape painting to the burgeoning artistic currents of late 19th-century Europe. Born in 1845 in what is now Croatia – then part of Austria-
Hungary – Jettel’s life was one dedicated to capturing the serene beauty and atmospheric nuances of the natural world. His journey, spanning Vienna, Paris, and his beloved Istria, reflects a fascinating interplay between academic training, Impressionistic influence, and a commitment to forging a distinctly personal artistic vision. From humble beginnings in a family connected to industry – his father was an ironworks administrator – Je…
