Artwork

Køer i en skov ved aften

Køer i en skov ved aften, by Unknown, 1853
Køer i en skov ved aften, by Unknown, 1853

Køer i en skov ved aften is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Køer i en skov ved aften (Cows in a Forest at Evening) is a photographic work created circa 1853 by 1008_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph captures a serene forest landscape at dusk, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow. Despite the title suggesting the presence of cows, the primary subject is the atmospheric forest scene, with the animals not prominently featured or visible in the described visual note.

Technique & Style

Employing chiaroscuro, the artist utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth. Soft, filtered light through the trees and deepening shadows evoke a sense of stillness and late afternoon tranquility.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid-19th century (c. 1853), the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artist's identity (1008_person) and the work's historical context within the museum's holdings are not elaborated upon in the provided information.

Context

Given its date, Køer i en skov ved aften reflects early photographic techniques' ability to capture nuanced natural light and shadow, a challenge at the time. The emphasis on landscape and atmosphere aligns with photographic explorations of the natural world during this period.

Legacy

The work's legacy is not detailed in the provided information, leaving unclear its impact on photographic history or its recognition within the artist's oeuvre or the broader photographic community.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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