Finding of Moses (Auffindung des Moses)

Otto Mueller

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of four figures and a child in a natural setting surrounded by tall grass. The figures are depicted in various seated postures with their limbs accentuated by rough outlines and shaded areas. The color palette emphasizes tones of yellow and black, creating a stark contrast and texture throughout the scene. The style is reminiscent of Otto Müller, characterized by a flat, graphic quality that gives the figures a primitive yet expressive appearance. The simplistic line work and natural surroundings emphasize a theme of human connection with nature.