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Resting Countrymen in a Meadow

Simon Andreas Krausz , 1799

Resting Countrymen in a Meadow, by Simon Andreas Krausz, oil, 1799
Resting Countrymen in a Meadow, by Simon Andreas Krausz, oil, 1799

Resting Countrymen in a Meadow is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Simon Andreas Krausz. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Resting Countrymen in a Meadow is an oil painting created by Simon Andreas Krausz in 1799. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of people in simple clothing taking a break in a serene meadow, surrounded by trees and hills. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and relaxation.

Technique & Style

Krausz employed oil paint to achieve a sense of depth and texture, with visible brushstrokes that imbue the work with energy and movement.

Artist & collection

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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