A flower lover on a sunny terrace
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Marie Egner's painting, "A Flower Lover on a Sunny Terrace," captures a serene moment of botanical passion bathed in sunlight. The artwork is a stunning representation of a lush, vibrant terrace adorned with a varied array of potted plants and verdant climbers, intricately draped over a rustic pergola which allows dappled light to play upon the stones below.At the heart of Egner’s composition is a woman, dressed in a flowing blue gown and wearing a white straw hat, gently tending to her flowers. She appears absorbed in her task, demonstrating a loving dedication to her plants. The scene is set against a charmingly weathered stone staircase that leads to another verdant level of the garden, hinting at more hidden delights beyond.The use of bright, vivid colors coupled with the dynamic play of light and shadow evokes a sense of warmth and tranquility. This painting not only showcases Egner’s skill in capturing the subtle complexities of light but also her ability to convey the quiet joy found in simple pleasures.
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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.