Resting Shepherds 1918

Albin Egger-Lienz's 1918 painting "Resting Shepherds" depicts two figures seated, likely shepherds, with a muted color palette of browns and blues. The men are resting, their faces obscured, and their bodies slumping in exhaustion, reflecting the harsh realities of rural life. The work is a testament to Egger-Lienz's focus on the lives of ordinary people, particularly those in the countryside, and resonates with the themes of labor and hardship. This style, which emphasizes realism and working-class themes, is typical of the Austrian painter's oeuvre.