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Erminia blandt hyrderne, by Unknown, 1848

Erminia blandt hyrderne

Unknown

1848

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Erminia blandt hyrderne is a 1848 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1848 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a group of five people sitting and standing by a rocky cliff. Two men are crouched near a firepit, while others stand or lean against the rock. Animals—dogs and sheep—are scattered around them. The scene looks rugged, with bare trees and a distant landscape. The people seem to be shepherds, resting in a natural setting. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows and bright spots on their faces and clothes. This style is part of the Romanticism movement.

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