Der Morgen
1850
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
1850
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a few people scattered around. In the foreground, a woman in a red dress carries a basket on her head. Nearby, two men stand talking, while another man herds sheep. Trees with red and green leaves frame the scene, and a distant building sits behind a fence. The sky is bright with soft clouds, giving the whole scene a calm, peaceful feel. The colors are warm, with earthy browns and greens mixed with the reds and blues of the sky. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth with lines.
