Artwork
Waldrand mit Schafherde
Waldrand mit Schafherde is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Robert Zünd. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Robert Zünd’s 1898 oil on canvas, titled *Waldrand mit Schafherde*, presents a tranquil countryside scene. The work is part of the permanent collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it is displayed among other 19th‑century Swiss landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a gently rolling meadow edged by a line of tall, verdant trees. A modest flock of sheep grazes near a shallow watercourse, while a cloud‑dotted sky filters soft blue light, creating a balanced atmosphere of calm and subtle natural drama.
Technique & Style
Zünd employs a restrained palette of greens, earth tones, and muted blues, rendered with smooth brushwork that emphasizes atmospheric perspective. The careful modulation of light across foliage and water conveys depth, while the delicate handling of clouds adds a fleeting sense of weather.
History & Provenance
Painted in the late 19th century, the piece reflects Zünd’s mature period of landscape painting. It entered the Kunsthaus Zürich’s holdings shortly after its creation, where it has remained a representative example of Swiss naturalist art.
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