Artwork

I lysthuset

I lysthuset, by Unknown artist, 1858
I lysthuset, by Unknown artist, 1858

I lysthuset is a photography by Unknown artist. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The image 'I lysthuset' depicts a serene scene of three individuals in a lush garden setting. Created by William Ronald around 1858, it is an early work by a Canadian artist later known for his abstract expressionist paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a woman in a red dress on a wooden bench, holding flowers, while a man in a light suit reaches for a nearby branch and an older man observes from the bench. The formal attire and old-fashioned dress suggest a historical or nostalgic context.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by its detailed capture of the garden's foliage and the figures' clothing, indicating a focus on realism and attention to texture and color.

History & Provenance

William Ronald, associated with the abstract art group Painters Eleven, created this work early in his career. The image is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown artist

William Ronald Smith (August 13, 1926 – February 9, 1998), known professionally as William Ronald, was a Canadian painter, best known as the founder of the influential Canadian abstract art group Painters Eleven in 1953…