Artwork
Landscape with Huntsmen and Beggars
Landscape with Huntsmen and Beggars is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Andreas Herrlein. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Huntsmen and Beggars is an oil painting created by Johann Andreas Herrlein in 1775, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a forest scene with a group of people, including mounted and walking figures, accompanied by dogs and goats, all dressed in period attire. The scene is set against a backdrop of tall trees and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases detailed rendering and varied coloration to convey different textures, from clothing to equine coats and foliage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Andreas Herrlein (1723–1796) was an artist, born in Münnerstadt.
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Huntsmen with Dogs
The Marquis of Granby giving Alms to a sick Soldier and his Family
William III Hunting at Het Loo
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Horses at Plough
Jagdgesellschaft
Pregătirea de vânătoare
Sportsmen Halting at an Inn
The Stag Hunt (1659)
Horsemen Watering Their Horses