Who painted Hunters by a Tavern?

Hunters by a Tavern was painted by August Querfurt in 1750.

Where can I see Hunters by a Tavern?

Hunters by a Tavern is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Hunters by a Tavern?

Hunters by a Tavern is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Hunters by a Tavern

August Querfurt , 1750

Hunters by a Tavern is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist August Querfurt. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1750, *Hunters by a Tavern* is an oil painting by Austrian artist August Querquer. Executed during the Rococo era, the work is part of the collection of the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a group of hunters assembled beside a rural tavern, illustrating the social aspect of hunting culture in mid‑eighteenth‑century Central Europe. The scene emphasizes camaraderie and the leisure associated with the hunt.

Technique & Style

Querquer employs a light, fluid brushwork typical of Rococo painting, with a palette of soft earth tones and subtle contrasts that convey atmospheric depth. The figures are rendered with careful attention to costume and gesture, reinforcing the genre‑scene character of the work.

History & Provenance

Trained initially by his father and later in Augsburg, Querquer specialized in military and hunting subjects. *Hunters by a Tavern* entered the State Hermitage Museum’s holdings in the 20th century, where it remains on display as an example of his genre oeuvre.

Artist & collection

Artist

August Querfurt

August Querfurt (1696, Wolfenbüttel – 1761, Vienna) was an Austrian painter. He painted primarily soldiers and battle scenes. He was first instructed by his father, Tobias Querfurt, a landscape and animal painter, and…