Who painted The Sower?

The Sower was painted by Unknown in 1910.

Where can I see The Sower?

The Sower is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

The Sower

Unknown , 1910

The Sower is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The photograph titled The Sower, taken in 1910 by the photographer identified as 1049_person, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It captures a solitary figure moving through a freshly plowed field under a muted, overcast sky, with a thatched farmhouse and haystacks visible in the background.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a laborer dressed in a dark jacket, light apron, and cap, carrying a small bag while trudging through mud‑caked boots. His steady, weary posture suggests the routine endurance of agricultural work, emphasizing the relationship between the farmer and the cultivated land during early 20th‑century rural life.

Technique & Style

Executed as a black‑and‑white photograph, the composition relies on contrast between the dark, glistening soil rows and the lighter tones of the sky and structures. The framing places the sower centrally, while the surrounding landscape recedes, creating depth and highlighting the texture of the freshly turned earth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1910, the photograph entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains catalogued under the title The Sower. Its provenance traces back to the original photographer, recorded only by the identifier 1049_person, with no further ownership changes documented.

Context

The work reflects a period when photographic documentation of everyday rural activities was common in ethnographic collections. The depiction of a solitary sower aligns with contemporary interests in portraying the labor and environment of agrarian societies, offering insight into early 20th‑century farming practices in the region.