Artwork

A Sower

A Sower, by Unknown, 1859
A Sower, by Unknown, 1859

A Sower is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

A Sower is a painting created in 1859 by 1255_person, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a man sowing seeds in a plowed field, dressed in simple clothing, set against a rural landscape with distant buildings. The scene captures everyday agricultural labor, evoking a sense of authenticity.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of muted colors and detailed rendering creates a realistic representation of the scene, drawing the viewer into the everyday world depicted.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known