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Playing to Announce a Death Among the Moravian Brethren

Unknown

1936

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Playing to Announce a Death Among the Moravian Brethren is a 1936 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1936
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a simple street scene with a group of people in dark robes standing outside a brick building. The building has tall windows with bars and a yellowish roof. A few people walk nearby, and a dog sits on the ground. The lighting is dim, with shadows making the scene feel quiet. The group in robes looks like they’re gathered for a serious purpose, possibly a funeral. The building’s plain design suggests it might be a church or community hall. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.