Wandering Musicians
1890
oil
From the collection of Tate
1890
oil
From the collection of Tate
This painting depicts a group of musicians standing in a rocky, ancient landscape. A man in a yellow robe and hat holds a shepherd's staff, while a woman in a yellow dress and hat holds a stringed instrument. To their left, a boy in a blue robe and hat sits on a stone, looking at the viewer. The scene is set against a backdrop of ancient ruins, with columns and buildings visible in the distance. The sky above is blue with white clouds. The artist who created this painting is Richard Dadd.
