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Two Sheperds, by Unknown artist, 1813

Two Sheperds

Unknown artist

1813

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Two Sheperds is a 1813 by Unknown artist, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown artist
When & what style?
1813 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows two men and a dog in a landscape. The men are sitting on stone blocks, with one holding a staff. The man on the left is wearing a brown cloth around his waist, and the man on the right is naked except for a white cloth around his hips. They are looking at each other, and the dog is standing behind them. The background is a hilly landscape with trees and a body of water. The painting has a calm and peaceful atmosphere, with soft colors and gentle lighting. The men seem to be having a quiet conversation, and the dog is watching them. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Artist

Unknown artist

Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…

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