Artwork
Halt at the Inn
Halt at the Inn is an oil painting by the Realist artist Adolf Schreyer. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Halt at the Inn is an oil painting created by Adolf Schreyer in 1872, currently held at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil winter scene featuring a stationary horse-drawn cart, covered with a tarp, and a figure in the background. The setting includes trees and a building, likely an inn, evoking a sense of stillness and calm through its snow-covered landscape.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Schreyer's ability to capture a serene atmosphere through the use of color and composition.
Artist & collection
