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Liber Veritatis: No. 36, Pastoral Scene with Villagers and a Herd of Oxen and Goats
Liber Veritatis: No. 36, Pastoral Scene with Villagers and a Herd of Oxen and Goats is a print by the Romanticist artist Richard Earlom. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Liber Veritatis: No.
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Overview
Liber Veritatis: No. 36, Pastoral Scene with Villagers and a Herd of Oxen and Goats is a print created by Richard Earlom in 1777, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rural scene where villagers gather under a tree surrounded by oxen and goats, with a village in the background. The arrangement of figures and animals conveys a sense of pastoral tranquility.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a warm, earthy tone with a dominant palette of browns and greens. Earlom's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, while loose and expressive brushstrokes or lines imbue the scene with movement and energy.
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