Who painted Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag?

Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag was painted by Unknown in 1895.

Where can I see Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag?

Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag?

Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag

Unknown , 1895

Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Professor i zoologi, Japetus Steenstrup holder foredrag (1895) is a painting depicting a scene of the titular figure, Japetus Steenstrup, a professor of zoology, delivering a lecture. The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Japetus Steenstrup, an older man in a dark suit, engaged in an oratory activity, suggesting a focus on intellectual or academic pursuits. His posture and the surrounding figures imply a moment of engagement or instruction.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose and quick brushstrokes, the painting conveys a sense of liveliness and spontaneity, prioritizing the capture of a moment over meticulous detail. The use of dim lighting with a greenish glow on one side introduces a sense of depth and possibly drama, akin to chiaroscuro techniques.

History & Provenance

Created in 1895 by an unidentified artist (referred to as 1113_person), the painting is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance provided beyond its current location.