View to the Mainzer Hütte, Hohen Tauern with Großen Wiesbachhorn in the background
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Marie Egner's picturesque painting, "View to the Mainzer Hütte, Hohen Tauern with Großen Wiesbachhorn in the background", captures a moment of serene isolation amidst the majestic Hohen Tauern mountain range. At the forefront of the composition, the Mainzer Hütte, a sturdy mountain refuge, sits positioned against a bounteous backdrop of rugged cliffs and towering peaks. The Großen Wiesbachhorn, known for its imposing presence, rises dramatically in the distance, its snow-capped summit piercing the soft, swirling clouds above.Using a palette of earthy tones and cool blues, Egner masterfully conveys the raw beauty and the harsh, untamed environment of the alpine landscape. The realistic depiction of the textures – from the rocky terrains to the soft grassy patches – enhances the feeling of depth and space in the painting. Small, minute details like the fluttering flag atop the hut and distant figures give a human scale to the vast wilderness, inviting the observer into this tranquil yet awe-inspiring scene.This artwork not only showcases Egner's talent in landscape painting but also her ability to evoke emotion and a profound sense of place through her brushstrokes.
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Marie Egner was an Austrian painter.
Egner was born on 25 August 1850 in Bad Radkersburg, Austria. She took her first drawing lessons in Graz with Hermann von Königsbrunn, then went to Düsseldorf from 1872 to 1875, where she studied with Carl Jungheim. In 1882, she went to Vienna to live with her mother, but spent her summers at the art colony in Plankenberg Castle, near Neulengbach, where she took lessons with Emil Jakob Schindler until 1887. A study trip to England followed from 1887 to 1889. Shortly after, her first exhibition was held at the Vienna Künstlerhaus. She also exhibited in Germany and England.