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Playing to Announce a Death Among the Moravian Brethren

Jeppe Madsen Ohlsen

1936

oil

canvas

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Playing to Announce a Death Among the Moravian Brethren is a 1936 oil by Jeppe Madsen Ohlsen, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Jeppe Madsen Ohlsen
When & what style?: 1936
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of people standing outside a large building. The building is brown with tall windows, and the people are dressed in dark clothing. A few of them are playing instruments, while others stand nearby. In the foreground, a small child and a dog are visible, adding a sense of everyday life to the scene. The overall atmosphere is somber, with muted colors dominating the palette. This painting is reminiscent of the works held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.