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A Peep at the Train, India, 1892 (pencil and w / c on paper)
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A Peep at the Train, India, 1892 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1197524 A Peep at the Train, India, 1892 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Swoboda, Rudolf Der G. (1859-1914); 94x66.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright
Media ID 22530106
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1892 Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Artist Austrian Austrian Art Austrian Artist Awaiting Boundary Direct Gaze Fence Heat Indian Ethnicity Large Group Locomotion Looking At Camera Mature Mature Adult Maturity Middle Aged Mounted On Paper Natural Light Old Man Old Men On Paper Orientalism Orientalist Orientalist Art Peeping Pencil Pencil Drawing Rail Rail Transport Railroad Sari Sunny Temperature Wait Waiting Water Color Water Colour 19th Century European Art Ethnic Origin Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture Youthful
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A Peep at the Train, India, 1892
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is a captivating snapshot of life in late nineteenth-century India. The artist, Rudolf Der G. Swoboda, skillfully captures the essence of this bustling scene with his pencil and watercolor on paper technique. The image showcases a large group of people eagerly awaiting the arrival of a train. The composition is filled with vibrant colors and natural light that beautifully illuminates the diverse cast of characters present. Women dressed in traditional apparel stand alongside men and children, creating a lively atmosphere. Swoboda's portrait style allows us to connect with each individual within the frame. Their direct gazes towards the camera reveal their curiosity and anticipation for what lies ahead. Amongst them are elderly men who exude wisdom and maturity while young faces reflect youthful energy. The artwork also highlights elements of orientalism as it depicts an exotic setting through European eyes. The railway serves as both a symbol of progress and connection between cultures. This piece belongs to the academic school tradition, evident in its meticulous detail and precise rendering techniques. Swoboda's mastery over pencil drawing combined with delicate watercolor strokes brings depth to every corner of this composition. Overall, "A Peep at the Train" transports us back in time to experience an enchanting moment from Indian history through Rudolf Der G. Swoboda's artistic lens.
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