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Peasants at a Well, by Paolo Monaldi, oil, 1754

Peasants at a Well

Paolo Monaldi

1754

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

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Overview

Peasants at a Well is a 1754 oil by Paolo Monaldi, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Paolo Monaldi
When & what style?
1754
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a group of peasants gathered around a well. They are dressed in simple, rustic clothing and appear to be engaged in conversation or perhaps drawing water from the well. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The peasants are depicted in warm, earthy tones, while the landscape behind them is rendered in softer, more muted colors. The overall effect is one of tranquility and rustic charm. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of other artists who used chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth in a composition.

About the artist

Artist

Paolo Monaldi

Paolo Monaldi (1710 – after 1779) was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque or Rococo style, known for painting Bambocciata, or genre scenes of public activities.

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