Moritz von Schwind
(1804-1871)
Ein Einsiedler führt Rosse zur Tränke,
um 1850
Material / Technology / Carrier
Öl auf Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
47 x 38,8 cm
Displayed
Sammlung Schack Saal 6
Acquisition
1869 durch Adolf Friedrich Graf von Schack erworben
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Sammlung Schack München
Citation
Moritz von Schwind, Ein Einsiedler führt Rosse zur Tränke, um 1850, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Sammlung Schack München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/A9xlyvNLWv (Last updated on 19.06.2023)
The space in Schwind's compositions is often bounded at the rear by tall rocks, leaving the figures to occupy a narrow area in front. The hermit in this example, his hood drawn over his head, is barely visible between the two horses. A second figure appears further back on the right, in the shade of a cave. He is probably a knight who has taken refuge in the hermitage.
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