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At a normal viewing distance, in the pictures there is balance of the components brought together with classically proportioned compactness. Without losing himself in details, Egon von Vietinghoff leads the spectator’s eye through the spectrum of color nuances and finds a successful equilibrium between intensity and cautious silence. The observer gets the impression of unity with coherent interaction of the object and the background, of the lights and shades, of the forms and colors, and of the details as well as the whole, all from close proximity and from varying distances.

In the mature paintings of the last 20 years of his life work we do not observe any more the continuing experimentation of the earlier paintings the struggles for the best technique and for the pure materials. Cautiously he applies the paints in his multilayer technique, letting the picture gradually grow and reveals a view to nature rich in subtle details.

The inner calmness of his paintings provides an agreeable atmosphere of warmth and tranquility in the rooms in which they hang. For many people these works bring a feeling of confidence and of connectivity to natural phenomena. One can hardly escape the strength and the stillness with intensity of these paintings.

The refinements in his painting technique become visible when observing details or in photographic enlargements. He imbeds delicate suggestions which seem amazingly precise from a certain distance within generous color landscapes. Important parts are clearly emphasized to create three dimensionality but they do not jump out at the observer.

Although he creates figural paintings he gives to the beholder's eye liberty enough to discover inexpressible and indescribable aspects. The details of his picture language are highly imaginative while the focus on the essential is dominant. The technique of his mature and later years is amazing and his artistic aspirations were high.

Almost solemnly with simplicity, Vietinghoff presents his still lifes as if on a stage and sets the focus of attention on single fruits, breads, mushrooms and other subjects like individuals.

The often rather dark background is subdued although not neglected. He structured his compositions without eccentric ideas but simply and naturally. Upon one velvet piece he places the objects, with a second he creates a background.

	General Impression and Details
	At a normal viewing distance, in the pictures there is balance of the components brought together with classically proportioned compactness. Without losing himself in details, Egon von Vietinghoff leads the spectator’s eye through the spectrum of color nuances and finds a successful equilibrium between intensity and cautious silence. The observer gets the impression of unity with coherent interaction of the object and the background, of the lights and shades, of the forms and colors, and of the details as well as the whole, all from close proximity and from varying distances.
	In the mature paintings of the last 20 years of his life work we do not observe any more the continuing experimentation of the earlier paintings the struggles for the best technique and for the pure materials. Cautiously he applies the paints in his multilayer technique, letting the picture gradually grow and reveals a view to nature rich in subtle details.
	The inner calmness of his paintings provides an agreeable atmosphere of warmth and tranquility in the rooms in which they hang. For many people these works bring a feeling of confidence and of connectivity to natural phenomena. One can hardly escape the strength and the stillness with intensity of these paintings.
	The refinements in his painting technique become visible when observing details or in photographic enlargements. He imbeds delicate suggestions which seem amazingly precise from a certain distance within generous color landscapes. Important parts are clearly emphasized to create three dimensionality but they do not jump out at the observer. Although he creates figural paintings he gives to the beholder's eye liberty enough to discover inexpressible and indescribable aspects. The details of his picture language are highly imaginative while the focus on the essential is dominant. The technique of his mature and later years is amazing and his artistic aspirations were high.
	Almost solemnly with simplicity, Vietinghoff presents his still lifes as if on a stage and sets the focus of attention on single fruits, breads, mushrooms and other subjects like individuals.
	The often rather dark background is subdued although not neglected. He structured his compositions without eccentric ideas but simply and naturally. Upon one velvet piece he places the objects, with a second he creates a background.