Uri 2
1809
Franz Niklaus König captures a charming slice of Swiss life in this 1809 costume study from the canton of Uri. The couple stands proudly in their traditional folk attire: she clutches a woven basket and wears a striped apron over a pink bodice, while he sports a bright red vest, blue breeches, and casually smokes a long pipe. Created during the Romantic era, when artists were obsessed with rural life and national identity, this piece isn't just a fashion plate—it's a celebration of Swiss heritage. König was famous for these 'Trachten' studies, which helped define how the world imagined the Swiss countryside for generations.
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