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The Flood; Die Uberschwemmten, 1846 (oil on canvas)
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The Flood; Die Uberschwemmten, 1846 (oil on canvas)
658597 The Flood; Die Uberschwemmten, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Meyer, Johann Georg (1813-80); 128x168.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flood; Die Uberschwemmten. Johann Georg Meyer (1813-1880). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1846. 128 x 168.2cm.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23012972
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072012upload 1840s 1846 Adverse Conditions Afraid Artist German Bad Weather Barrel Biedermeier Blanket Container Danger Dangerous Elder Elderly Adult Flood Flooded German Art German Artist Goat Medium Group Medium Group Of People Meyer Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Negative Concept Old Age One Animal Outer Garment Petrified Platform Precaution Senior Senior Adult Three Generational 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Apparel Fear Johann Georg Meyer Johann Georg Meyer Von Bremen Meyer Von Bremen Natural Space
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The Flood; Die Uberschwemmten, 1846
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is a captivating oil painting by Johann Georg Meyer that depicts the devastating power of nature. The artwork, measuring 128x168.2 cm, showcases Meyer's mastery in capturing the raw emotions and negative concept associated with adverse conditions. In this mid-19th century painting, a group of people can be seen seeking refuge on a platform amidst the flooded landscape. The artist skillfully portrays their fear and petrified postures as they try to protect themselves from the raging waters. A young girl clings to her elderly grandmother while an elder woman sits nearby, both wearing garments soaked by the floodwaters. Meyer's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of a barrel floating in the water and a goat standing precariously on top of it. This adds another layer of danger and precariousness to an already dire situation. The composition also highlights three generations present in this scene - from children to adults - emphasizing how everyone is affected by natural disasters regardless of age or gender. Through his brushstrokes and use of color, Meyer effectively conveys the chaos and destruction caused by floods while evoking empathy for those caught in its path. This remarkable artwork serves as a reminder of our vulnerability against nature's forces and prompts us to reflect on our relationship with our environment.
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