Die Quelle (The Spring) by Hans Thoma. An allegorical scene featuring a woman in a red gown playing a lute while a nude man drinks from a spring, surrounded by winged cherubs in a landscape.

Die Quelle (The Spring)

Hans Thoma

1895 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant 19th-century allegorical painting capturing a moment of musical and natural harmony.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay, Aged gold

About the piece

Created in 1895, Hans Thoma’s 'Die Quelle' (The Spring) is a luminous example of late 19th-century German symbolism. The composition brings together a seated woman in a rich rose-colored gown playing a lute, a man drawing water from a fresh spring, and several playful winged putti, all rendered with a saturated palette and masterful attention to form.

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