1777
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Liber Veritatis: No. 36, Pastoral Scene with Villagers and a Herd of Oxen and Goats is a 1777 by Richard Earlom, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a rural scene with villagers and a herd of oxen and goats. The villagers are gathered under a tree, while the animals are scattered around them. In the background, there's a village with buildings and a few trees. The painting has a warm, earthy tone, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the scene a sense of movement and energy. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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