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Evening, by Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer, oil, 1726

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Overview

Evening is a 1726 oil by Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer
When & what style?
1726
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape at evening time. In the foreground, there are trees and bushes, with a few animals, possibly cows or goats, lying down or standing around. The sky is blue with some clouds, and the sun is shining through the trees. In the background, there are more trees and hills, with a few birds flying in the sky. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and serene, with warm colors used to depict the evening light. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer

Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer (1700–1733) was an artist, born in Vienna.

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