Hottentots with herd
1512
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Hans Burgkmair the Elder
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Hottentots with herd is a 1512 by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white woodcut shows four people standing under a tree. The two adults in the center are naked, with one holding a baby and the other resting a hand on their shoulder. The other two people wear simple clothes and stand off to the side. A monkey hangs in the tree above, and the ground has rough lines for grass and roots. The title *Hottentots with herd* suggests these figures might be from a group often depicted in European art of the time. The style looks like an old print, with sharp lines and no shading. Check out Hans Burgkmair to see more of his detailed woodcuts.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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