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Q131585133, by Samuel Frey, oil, 1830

Q131585133

Samuel Frey

1830

oil

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Q131585133 is a 1830 oil by Samuel Frey, a german_romanticism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Samuel Frey
When & what style?
1830 · german_romanticism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with mountains, trees, and a few people and animals in the foreground. The scene is set in a valley with a winding path and a body of water in the distance. The artist has used oil paint to create a detailed and realistic depiction of the natural world. One interesting aspect of the painting is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create depth and texture. The trees and mountains are rendered in shades of green and brown, while the sky above is a soft, creamy white. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro, which involves using strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.

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