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A Stout Roman Woman Being Helped onto a Donkey

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Classical Antiquity

Dominant colour

A Stout Roman Woman Being Helped onto a Donkey is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of people and a donkey in front of a building. A woman in a white head covering is being helped onto the donkey by a man. Another woman is holding a baby, and a boy is standing near the donkey. The scene is set in a courtyard with a building in the background. The colors are muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The painting captures a quiet moment in a rustic setting, with the figures going about their daily business. The artist's use of muted colors adds to the sense of tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up 330_person.