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At the Well, by Franz Nölken, oil, 1904

At the Well

Franz Nölken

1904

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

At the Well is a 1904 oil by Franz Nölken, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Washing, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Franz Nölken
When & what style?
1904 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a well, with one woman in a blue dress and another in a white shirt. They are all engaged in various activities, such as washing and carrying buckets. The scene is set in a rural or countryside setting, with trees and a fence visible in the background. The painting appears to be a genre scene, depicting everyday life and activities. The use of oil paint and the style of the painting suggest that it may be from the early 20th century. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Franz Nölken.

About the artist

Portrait of Franz Nölken
Artist

Franz Nölken

Franz Nölken (born 5 May 1884 – died 4 November 1918) was a German Expressionist painter; occasionally associated with Die Brücke, an artists' society in Dresden.

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