Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller: True to Nature – Exploring Landscape Art at Belvedere

This exhibition explores Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller's significant contribution to 19th-century landscape painting, examining his intimate portraits of trees and sweeping natural views. It places his work within the context of his time and in dialogue with trailblazing European contemporaries.

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, a pivotal Austrian painter from the Biedermeier period, is celebrated in this exhibition for his dedication to landscape painting. The show delves into his artistic philosophy of capturing the surrounding nature, time, and customs, which polarized opinion during his era. Viewers will journey through Waldmüller's depictions of Viennese landscapes, the Salzkammergut, and Italy, appreciating how landscape served as a background, a subject in its own right, and an expression of the connection between humanity and nature. The exhibition also draws connections to progressive European artists like John Constable, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, and Johann Christian Dahl, offering a broader perspective on Waldmüller's achievements within the wider European art historical landscape of the nineteenth century.

Tickets can be purchased online to save time. Visitors are directed to the official ticketing page for further details and to select a time slot. Opening hours for Lower Belvedere are Monday to Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm.