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A Rest in Woodland, 1800 (oil on canvas)
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A Rest in Woodland, 1800 (oil on canvas)
XKH179502 A Rest in Woodland, 1800 (oil on canvas) by Kobell, Wilhelm Alexander (1766-1855); 44.4x39.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright
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Beer Chopping Giving Labourers Landowner Landowners Offering Rear View Refreshment Rural Life Sharing Shepherd Tankard Woodcutter Woodcutters Woodcutting Peasant Family
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A Rest in Woodland, 1800
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by Wilhelm Alexander Kobell captures a picturesque scene of rural life in the German countryside. In this oil on canvas painting, we are transported to a peaceful woodland clearing where a peasant family takes respite from their laborious tasks. The landowner and his entourage have joined them for refreshments after felling trees. The composition is rich with details that depict the various activities taking place. A woodcutter chops logs nearby while a traveller converses with a country squire on horseback. A shepherd tends to his flock as villagers gather around, offering drinks from tankards of beer. The artist skillfully portrays the essence of communal sharing and camaraderie amidst nature's beauty. The rear view perspective allows us to appreciate the idyllic landscape and observe horses grazing peacefully alongside other farm animals. Kobell's mastery lies in capturing both human interaction and wildlife within one frame, showcasing the harmonious coexistence between man and nature during this era. The painting evokes feelings of tranquility, reminding us of simpler times when people found solace in each other's company and sought refuge in nature's embrace. Displayed at Hamburger Kunsthalle in Hamburg, Germany, "A Rest in Woodland" continues to captivate viewers with its timeless depiction of rural life and serves as an enduring testament to Kobell's artistic brilliance.
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