5-07-piazzasolferino-oel-lw-60x80-07711-kopie.jpg (2015) Painting by Ingrid Knaus

  • Original Artwork Painting, Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions Height 23.6in, Width 31.5in
  • Categories Paintings under $5,000
My Ponte Solferino is the 7th picture in my catalogue Criss-Crossing Arlines. We spent the day after our arrival on Piazza Solferino. The part of the pier between Via Roma and Via Santa Maria is called “Lung’Arno Pacinotti”. Alongside the narrow sidewalk, ribbon rails are inset into the road. First I thought they use them for the transport of shiploads.[...]
My Ponte Solferino is the 7th picture in my catalogue Criss-Crossing Arlines. We spent the day after our arrival on Piazza Solferino. The part of the pier between Via Roma and Via Santa Maria is called “Lung’Arno Pacinotti”. Alongside the narrow sidewalk, ribbon rails are inset into the road. First I thought they use them for the transport of shiploads. However, I haven’t seen any ships. I stayed at this place to do some sketching of the unique bridge pillar. Each of them looked like a ship’s hold turn upside down, with one of the bows facing in the direction of the square. Apparently the pillar must be curved from top to bottom, because I could not see any contact point between the pillar and the crosswalk from my point of view. The crosswalk seemed to float above the seemingly useless pillars. Since I’ve heard that the Arno is high many times during the rainy season, I assume that this oversized pillars are a necessary construction. Painted on a canvaswrapped woodden frame and onto the edges, so it need no additional framing.

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Ingrid Knaus is a contemporary Austrian painter known for her evocative and expressive landscapes. Born in 1958, she has dedicated her life to art, living and working in Graz, Austria.[...]

Ingrid Knaus is a contemporary Austrian painter known for her evocative and expressive landscapes. Born in 1958, she has dedicated her life to art, living and working in Graz, Austria. Ingrid's academic background includes degrees in German Literature and Art History, which she earned from the Karl-Franzens-University in Graz in 1993 and 1997, respectively.

Ingrid began her journey with oil painting in 1979, starting with miniature works that she fondly refers to as "romantic landscapes in expressive colors." These early pieces laid the foundation for her distinct artistic style, characterized by vibrant hues and emotional depth. Her paintings are often autobiographical, reflecting her personal experiences and perspectives.

Her works have been showcased in numerous group and solo exhibitions across Austria, Germany, France, and Italy, earning her recognition and acclaim in the European art scene. Ingrid's profound understanding of German, particularly Austrian, literature and art history, deeply informs her creative process, allowing her to infuse her paintings with rich cultural and historical context.

Ingrid Knaus's artistic career is marked by a commitment to exploring and portraying the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Her paintings continue to captivate audiences, offering a window into her unique vision and the romantic, expressive landscapes she so masterfully creates.

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