Self-portrait with wife in the Studio by Franz von Stuck

Presenting a solemn double portrait in the heart of a refined creative space, this vast canvas celebrates the union of the artist and his muse. Named “Self-portrait with wife in the Studio”, this exceptional creation designed by Franz Stuck gathers the painter and his wife in a theatrical atmosphere. The author combines the restraint of figures with the exuberance of artworks garnishing his daily environment.

In the center of the painting, the artist’s wife stands in a long powder-green gown highlighted with golden embroideries and a long sautoir necklace. To the right of the framing, Franz Stuck is depicted from behind, palette and brush in hand, turning back toward his model with attentive gravity. The floor of dark and light marble tiles arranged in a checkerboard guides the gaze to the rear of the room. On the left, a bright red painted wooden armchair sits next to a niche housing a sparkling bronze statuette. Soft ambient light highlights the dress whiteness and the majestic posture of the figures.

The virtuosity of Franz Stuck shines in rendering reflections on the marble floor and the precision of art objects. His command of oil painting gives this studio scene a monumental atmosphere and absolute technical perfection.