Hulda 1903

Albin Egger-Lienz's 1903 painting *Hulda* depicts a shepherd asleep in a field of flowers. A woman, perhaps a mythical figure, stands above him, offering a golden crown. The painting draws upon the imagery of Austrian folklore and emphasizes the connection between nature and humanity. The realistic style and dramatic composition are characteristic of Egger-Lienz's work, which often focused on rural themes and the lives of ordinary people.