Abend
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"Abend" by Thomas Leitner offers a serene and evocative depiction of a tranquil evening by a forested riverside. This exquisite work of art, painted in 1907, captures the delicate interplay of light and shadow that the setting sun casts across the natural landscape. The painting is steeped in a palette of soft greens and earthy browns, reflecting the lushness of the foliage and the gentle flow of the river.The artist skillfully employs subtle gradations in hues to suggest the waning light of day, with whispers of pink and pale blue emerging in the sky, hinting at the approach of dusk. Majestic trees dominate the left side of the composition, their dense crowns richly textured, suggesting the vibrancy of life that thrives within. The reflections in the water are rendered with a meticulous attention to detail, creating a mirrored image that enhances the painting's depth and realism."Abend" invites viewers to immerse themselves in a moment of peaceful solitude, evoking a sense of calm and contemplation.
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Thomas Leitner, born in 1876, was an Austrian landscape painter who studied with Franz Rumpler at the Vienna Academy from 1893 to 1905. He painted in the style of mood painting, but also created works in natural symbolism. After finishing the academy, he went on study trips to Italy and Dalmatia. He won the Rome Prize and became a member of the Vienna Künstlerhaus in 1908. Here he often exhibited among others. During the First World War, he worked as a war painter in the Ortler area, in Eastern Galicia and in Capodistria. In 1911 he moved to Waidhofen an der Thaya, where he also received honorary citizenship. He died in Waidhofen an der Thaya in 1949.