Artwork
Berganfahrendes Fuhrwerk
Berganfahrendes Fuhrwerk is an oil painting by Conrad Gessner. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Berganfahrendes Fuhrwerk is an oil painting by Conrad Gessner, dated to 1800, and is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a man on horseback accompanied by another horse and a dog, set against a backdrop of a house, trees, and a gray sky. The scene captures a serene, everyday moment, with the man's attire and the horses' harnesses rendered in detail.
Technique & Style
Gessner's use of earthy tones and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of the horses' harnesses and the man's clothing, indicate a realistic approach to the subject matter.
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