Artwork
Heste i Dyrehaven
Heste i Dyrehaven is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1896 by the artist identified as 1245_person, this photograph titled Heste i Dyrehaven is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image records a tranquil scene of horses grazing in an open field, framed by scattered trees and a softly lit sky.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts several horses feeding on patchy grass, interspersed with light green and brown tones. Small birds appear in the periphery, while the background is lined with trees bearing white blossoms, suggesting a peaceful, everyday rural moment captured in the late nineteenth century.
Technique & Style
The photograph employs a gentle, diffused lighting that conveys the calm of an afternoon. The tonal range emphasizes the subtle contrasts between the grassy ground, the horses’ bodies, and the hazy sky, reflecting an observational approach akin to contemporary Impressionist sensibilities without overt dramatization.
History & Provenance
Since its creation in 1896, Heste i Dyrehaven has remained within institutional holdings, currently residing at the Museum of Ethnography. The work’s provenance traces back to the artist’s original documentation of Danish countryside life, later acquired by the museum for its ethnographic relevance.
Artist & collection
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