Who painted Studie af skyer?

Studie af skyer was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Studie af skyer?

Studie af skyer is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Studie af skyer

Studie af skyer is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Studie af skyer, attributed to the artist known as 1117_person, dates to around 1850 and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work is an image that concentrates on an expansive sky, occupying the majority of the visual field.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a broad view of the atmosphere, filled with clouds rendered in varying shades of gray and white. The arrangement of puffy masses and delicate, wispy strands suggests an observation of weather patterns and the transient qualities of the sky.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a realistic approach, using subtle gradations of tone to model the clouds’ volume and depth. Fine textural details convey the softness of the cloud surfaces, while the light blue background and occasional thin white areas indicate atmospheric perspective.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1850, the piece has remained within institutional holdings and is currently displayed at the Museum of Ethnography. Its attribution to 1117_person reflects cataloguing practices that identify the creator by a numeric designation rather than a conventional name.