Müde Wanderer

Französische Malerei 1881–1890, 1888

The artwork depicts a pastoral scene with a muted and earthy color palette. Closest to us, two travelers rest on a grassy expanse. One figure is reclining on the ground, while another sits upright, wrapped in a shawl. Beyond them, the horizon is low, revealing a vast landscape that stretches into the distance. A thatched-roof cottage is situated towards the center right, accompanied by a haystack further beyond. The sky occupies a significant portion of the canvas, painted in soft, dusty hues of orange and brown. The brushstrokes are smooth and blended.
Künstler
Französische Malerei 1881–1890
Datierung
1888
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
66,04 × 81,28 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork depicts a pastoral scene with a muted and earthy color palette. Closest to us, two travelers rest on a grassy expanse. One figure is reclining on the ground, while another sits upright, wrapped in a shawl. Beyond them, the horizon is low, revealing a vast landscape that stretches into the distance. A thatched-roof cottage is situated towards the center right, accompanied by a haystack further beyond. The sky occupies a significant portion of the canvas, painted in soft, dusty hues of orange and brown. The brushstrokes are smooth and blended.

Französische Malerei 1881–1890