This is a relatively realistic oil painting. The picture depicts the scene in the alley, and poetizes the usual life in the alley. The picture is divided into two groups of characters. In the foreground, a man dressed in plain clothes is looking up slightly, with a peaceful and natural expression, and beside him is a small The dog, like him, looked up to the front. In the middle scene, there is an old man standing in front of the door, as if he is about to invite the four people at the door to come in as guests. The two groups of characters have no necessary connection, but they also live in the alley. The reader shows the breath of life in ordinary scenes. The overall tone of the picture is soft, without strong color depiction, and each character appears dignified and generous, endowing the picture with a quiet and elegant atmosphere. The painter depicted the narrow alleys, allowing the viewer's vision to shift from the close-up characters to the mid-range, and finally to the green trees and roofs in the distance, in line with the viewer's viewing habits. The bright sunlight shines from above the alley, filling the alley with gentle and warm natural light. The artist has excellently depicted the subtle changes in the scattered light. The picture is vivid and full of tranquility and comfort.

Artist
L. Munke

Title
"Travelling party is coming - the host across the way is watching"

Medium
Oil on wood

Dimensions
41 x 30.5 cm

Condition Report
Overall good condition.

Notes
Signed lower right,