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Forest meadow, by Hans Thoma, oil, 1888

Forest meadow

Hans Thoma

1888

oil

panel

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

Forest meadow is a 1888 oil by Hans Thoma, a Impressionism work, depicting Meadow, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Hans Thoma
When & what style?
1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a white dress, bent over and picking flowers in a lush green meadow. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky with white clouds. The woman's dark hair is tied up, and she wears a long-sleeved dress with a high neckline. She is surrounded by wildflowers of various colors, including yellow, pink, and white. The artist has used a range of greens to depict the foliage, from light to dark shades. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful scene. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy works by the artist Hans Thoma.

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Artist

Hans Thoma

Hans Thoma (2 October 1839 – 7 November 1924) was a German painter. An alumnus and later professor of Karlsruhe Academy, he is known for his landscapes, portraits, and symbolic works rooted in German regional life and…

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