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Geese by a Lake. A Storm is Brewing. Dragør, the Island of Amager

Geese by a Lake. A Storm is Brewing. Dragør, the Island of Amager, by Unknown, 1893
Geese by a Lake. A Storm is Brewing. Dragør, the Island of Amager, by Unknown, 1893

Geese by a Lake. A Storm is Brewing. Dragør, the Island of Amager is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Geese by a Lake.

About this work

Overview

Geese by a Lake. A Storm is Brewing. Dragør, the Island of Amager, created in 1893 by 1090_person, is a landscape painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene lakeside scene with geese, set against a backdrop of trees, buildings, and a foreboding, dark sky indicating an approaching storm. Despite the impending weather, the atmosphere remains calm.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work emphasizes detailed rendering and texture. The palette is subdued, featuring predominantly green, brown, and gray tones that enhance the tranquil yet anticipatory mood.

History & Provenance

Created in 1893, the painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, where it is currently held.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known