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Robber, by August Querfurt, oil, 1738

Robber

August Querfurt

1738

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Robber is a 1738 oil by August Querfurt, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
August Querfurt
When & what style?
1738
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic scene with several men and horses in the foreground. The men are dressed in dark clothing, and some are on horseback while others are on the ground. The horses are brown and white, and one appears to be lying on the ground. In the background, there is a cloudy sky with a few trees visible. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used dark colors to create a sense of drama and tension. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up August Querfurt.

About the artist

Portrait of August Querfurt
Artist

August Querfurt

August Querfurt (1696, Wolfenbüttel – 1761, Vienna) was an Austrian painter. He painted primarily soldiers and battle scenes. He was first instructed by his father, Tobias Querfurt, a landscape and animal painter, and…

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