# Roman Peasant Family

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## Artwork

- Artist: [POLLAK, Leopold](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pollak-leopold-r84db10b6d6b2d9>)
- Date: 1801-1850
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 115 x 99 cm

## Commentary

In this signed and dated painting Pollak emulated both the subject matter and the style of August Riedel whose beautifully lit and well crafted genre paintings of elegant peasant families wearing traditional costume were a major source of inspiration.

## Attribution

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