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Olieskitse til Jesus og Samaritanerinden ved brønden, by Unknown, 1850

Olieskitse til Jesus og Samaritanerinden ved brønden

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Olieskitse til Jesus og Samaritanerinden ved brønden 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 two people by a well in a green, hilly landscape. The man sits on a low wall, wearing a red robe and dark pants. The woman stands next to the well, holding a rope and a jar, dressed in a yellow headscarf and long robe. The sky is pale blue, and the background has trees and distant hills. The woman’s hand rests on her chin, as if she’s deep in thought. The painting looks old, with some paint flaking off the edges. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.

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