God’s Creatures 1913

“God’s Creatures” is a painting by Austrian artist Eugen von Blaas, created in 1913. The painting depicts a young nun in a contemplative pose, looking out at a flock of birds in flight. The nun's delicate features and gentle demeanor, captured in detail by the artist, contrast with the vastness of the sky, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility. This artwork is representative of the academic style popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by precise brushwork and meticulous detail.