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Aften. En bonde på vej hjem fra marken, by Unknown, 1888

Aften. En bonde på vej hjem fra marken

Unknown

1888

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Aften. En bonde på vej hjem fra marken is a 1888 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a man walking down a dirt path, carrying a bundle of sticks on his back. He is dressed in dark clothing and a hat, and his face is blurred. In the background, a field of tall grass stretches out, with a few trees visible in the distance. A wooden fence runs along the edge of the field, and a group of people can be seen standing behind it. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the viewer is witnessing a moment of everyday life. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the Impressionism movement.

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