Ernte, Detail (c.1400 – c.1390 BC) by Ancient Egypt

Ernte, Detail - Ancient Egypt - c.1400 - c.1390 BC

Artwork Information

TitleErnte, Detail
ArtistAncient Egypt
Datec.1400 - c.1390 BC
Art MovementNew Kingdom

About Ernte, Detail

The artwork, titled “Ernte, Detail,” created by an unknown artist from Ancient Egypt, dates back to approximately 1400 – 1390 BC. It belongs to the New Kingdom art movement and is categorized within the genre painting genre. This artwork is part of the series known as the “Tomb of Nakht, circa 1400-1300 BC.”

In the artwork, three figures are depicted engaging in agricultural activities, a common theme in genre paintings of this era. The figures are attired minimally, reflective of the labor conditions in the hot climate of Egypt. The central figure is in an active posture, holding what appears to be a tool associated with the harvesting process. The figures on either side, one standing and the other bent over, contribute to the agricultural scene, their actions and surroundings indicative of the diligent efforts involved in ancient Egyptian farming practices. The background features stylized representations of crops, emphasizing the agrarian focus of the artwork. The use of earthy tones and simple, yet expressive lines, captures the essence of daily life and labor in ancient Egypt.

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