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Liber Veritatis:  No. 34, Peasants with Cattle attacked by Bandits, by Richard Earlom, 1774

Liber Veritatis: No. 34, Peasants with Cattle attacked by Bandits

Richard Earlom

1774

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Liber Veritatis: No. 34, Peasants with Cattle attacked by Bandits is a 1774 by Richard Earlom, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Richard Earlom
When & what style?
1774 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene with peasants and their cattle being attacked by bandits. The peasants are trying to defend themselves, while the bandits are on horseback, armed with swords and shields. In the background, there's a landscape with trees, hills, and a body of water. The painting is done in a detailed and realistic style, with a focus on the emotions and actions of the figures. The use of light and shadow adds depth and drama to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination in art.

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