Artwork

Resting on a hunt

Resting on a hunt, by Wenzel Ignaz Brasch, oil, 1744
Resting on a hunt, by Wenzel Ignaz Brasch, oil, 1744

Resting on a hunt is an oil painting by Wenzel Ignaz Brasch. It dates from 1744 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Resting on a hunt is an oil painting created by Wenzel Ignaz Brasch around 1744. The work is currently held at the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene of people and animals in a natural setting. A woman and a man stand near a horse, while another man sits on the ground with a dog and a dead bird, conveying a sense of relaxation and ease.

Technique & Style

The scene is set amidst trees and bushes, rendered in oil paint. The artist's use of this medium allows for a detailed representation of the figures and their surroundings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Wenzel Ignaz Brasch

Wenzel Ignaz Brasch (1708–1761) was an artist, born in Lysá nad Labem.