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Road Scene with Footpads attacking a Traveller
Road Scene with Footpads attacking a Traveller is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Samuel Hieronymus Grimm. It dates from 1773 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
Road Scene with Footpads attacking a Traveller is a 1773 watercolour by Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, bearing the artist's signature and date. The work captures a tense moment of roadside assault.
Subject & Meaning
The scene portrays two men, one tense and the other reaching out, near a log on a dimly lit, tree-lined path, with a small, partially hidden hut in the background. The atmosphere is quiet yet uneasy, suggesting impending danger.
Technique & Style
Grimm employed soft watercolors to create blurred edges, imparting a ghostly appearance to figures and trees. This approach aligns with early Romantic tendencies, prioritizing mood over sharp detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1773, the watercolour is signed and dated by the artist. Current location and ownership are not specified here, but comparable works can be found at institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Hieronymus Grimm (18 January 1733 – 14 April 1794) was an 18th-century Swiss landscape artist who worked in oils (until 1764), watercolours, and pen and ink media.
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