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Autumn Evening: A Composition, by Niemann, watercolor, 1865

Autumn Evening: A Composition

Niemann

1865

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Autumn Evening: A Composition is a 1865 watercolor by Niemann, a Biedermeier work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Niemann
When & what style?
1865 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a mix of dark and light colors. The scene is set in the evening, with the sky turning orange and pink as the sun sets. In the foreground, there are trees and bushes, while in the background, there's a body of water and a few buildings. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and atmosphere in the painting. The use of warm colors in the sky and cool colors in the water creates a sense of contrast and balance. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour titled *Autumn Evening: A Composition* by Niemann, signed and dated 1865, depicts a scene of autumn.

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About the artist

Artist

Niemann

Niemann is a Low German surname. Notable people with the surname include:Albert Niemann (chemist) (1834–1861), German chemist Albert Niemann (paediatrician) (1880–1921), German physician Albert Niemann (tenor)…

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