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Peasants with a Cart

Hans Burgkmair I

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of people with a cart and dogs in a forested area. The drawing depicts a scene where a group is traveling, with some individuals walking alongside a large cart drawn by a horse. The cart carries a few people, and one person is standing on the cart, playing a wind instrument. The setting appears to be a forested area, with tall, bare trees and some coniferous trees in the background. The people are dressed in detailed, period attire. This image is done in a detailed and intricate line art style.

Artwork Details

Date
1516/1518 (published 1522, printed 1777 or 1796)
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
7158 × 5524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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