Einsiedler in einer Felsengrotte
Moritz von Schwind (1804-1871)

Einsiedler in einer Felsengrotte,

1863
Material / Technology / Carrier
Öl auf Leinwand
Dimensions of the object
110 x 51,5 cm
Department
19. Jahrhundert
Genre
Malerei
Inventory number
11579
Acquisition
1863 durch Adolf Friedrich Graf von Schack erworben
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Sammlung Schack München
Citation
Moritz von Schwind, Einsiedler in einer Felsengrotte, 1863, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Sammlung Schack München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/jWLpa1EGKY (Last updated on 19.06.2023)
Schwind painted and drew many variations on the subject of the hermit. As an outsider who withdraws from society and its pressures, the hermit served to symbolise the existence led by artists. The three hermits in this picture are engaged in different activities, which may be interpreted as representing the realms of art, learning and nature.

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