Artwork
Farmers
Farmers is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Farmers' is an oil painting depicting a peaceful scene of two figures in a natural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The two farmers, distinctively dressed, are shown engaged in a gentle activity, with one holding a flowering branch, suggesting a serene and idyllic rural life.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a muted color palette dominated by greens and browns, with soft brushstrokes that evoke a sense of calm. Chiaroscuro is used to add depth and highlight textures, creating a realistic effect.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
