Farmers was painted by Unknown in 1749.

Where can I see Farmers?

Farmers is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is Farmers?

Farmers is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Farmers

Unknown , 1749

Farmers is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The work titled *Farmers* is an oil painting that depicts a small group of rural laborers engaged in everyday tasks. Rendered in muted greens with contrasting shadows and highlights, the composition conveys a calm, industrious atmosphere as figures carry baskets and tend to the land.

Subject & Meaning

The scene focuses on individuals dressed in simple attire, illustrating the routine of agricultural work. One figure balances a large basket on their head while another bends to gather items from the ground, emphasizing the physical demands and communal nature of farm life.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the artist employs a restrained palette of greens and earth tones. Light is used to model forms subtly, while darker shadows provide depth, creating a sense of volume without overt dramatization.

History & Provenance

*Farmers* is part of the collection of Sweden’s Nationalmuseum, where it is displayed as an example of genre painting that reflects 19th‑century rural society.