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Rudolf von Alt was born the son of a painter and discovered his love for art at an early age. With the coloring of lithographs by his father Jakob Alt Rudolf began his artistic education, which he later continued at the Vienna Academy. The art was dominated by romanticism, landscapes in delicate colors and with a varied play of light were created. Rudolf focused on his native Austria, at the same time worked closely with his father, who often took him on trips.
Von Alt developed into one of the most important landscape and architectural painters of the 19th century. His views are filled with vividness and great monuments are placed in everyday scenes. His depiction of the Vienna Hofburg shows a busy square and creates the appearance of a snapshot. His view of St. Stephen's Cathedral shows an impressive play of light and shadow. Rudolf's work is so detailed that the time of day is clear from the sun's position. Rudolf von Alt's work shows elements that are considered precursors of Impressionism.
Rudolf von Alt made trips to the eastern part of the monarchy. He liked to process the impressions he gathered in Prague and the rural regions in so-called peep-box pictures. The pictures could be viewed in almost perfect perspective in appropriate fixtures. These views were a great attraction at fairs.
Rudolf von Alt was born the son of a painter and discovered his love for art at an early age. With the coloring of lithographs by his father Jakob Alt Rudolf began his artistic education, which he later continued at the Vienna Academy. The art was dominated by romanticism, landscapes in delicate colors and with a varied play of light were created. Rudolf focused on his native Austria, at the same time worked closely with his father, who often took him on trips.
Von Alt developed into one of the most important landscape and architectural painters of the 19th century. His views are filled with vividness and great monuments are placed in everyday scenes. His depiction of the Vienna Hofburg shows a busy square and creates the appearance of a snapshot. His view of St. Stephen's Cathedral shows an impressive play of light and shadow. Rudolf's work is so detailed that the time of day is clear from the sun's position. Rudolf von Alt's work shows elements that are considered precursors of Impressionism.
Rudolf von Alt made trips to the eastern part of the monarchy. He liked to process the impressions he gathered in Prague and the rural regions in so-called peep-box pictures. The pictures could be viewed in almost perfect perspective in appropriate fixtures. These views were a great attraction at fairs.