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Et skyggefuldt sted i Hestehave ved Frederiksborg

Et skyggefuldt sted i Hestehave ved Frederiksborg, by Unknown, 1860
Et skyggefuldt sted i Hestehave ved Frederiksborg, by Unknown, 1860

Et skyggefuldt sted i Hestehave ved Frederiksborg is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Et skyggefuldt sted i Hestehave ved Frederiksborg is an 1860 photographic work by 1165_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph captures a serene forest scene in Hestehave near Frederiksborg, featuring tall, leafy trees, a winding path, and a distant body of water, evoking a sense of calm and natural tranquility.

Technique & Style

Utilizing early photographic techniques, the artist achieves a naturalistic effect, with filtered sunlight illuminating the forest floor and water, anticipating later artistic explorations of light, notably in Impressionism.

History & Provenance

Created in 1860, the work is remarkable for its early use of photography. It is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known