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Southern Barbarians, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Southern Barbarians

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

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Overview

Southern Barbarians is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a scene with a large boat and many people. The boat is brown with white accents and has three masts. It's sailing through rough waters, with waves crashing against it. There are people on the boat, some standing and others sitting. On the shore, there are more people, some sitting and others standing. They're all dressed in colorful clothing. In the background, there are trees and a building. The painting is very detailed, with intricate designs on the boat and the people's clothing. The colors are muted, with lots of blues and browns. The overall mood is one of activity and movement.

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