Artwork

Idyl på heden

Idyl på heden, by Unknown, 1908
Idyl på heden, by Unknown, 1908

Idyl på heden is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Idyl på heden, created in 1908 by 1259_person, is a painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography, depicting a serene encounter between two figures in a rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The scene portrays a man seated on a rock with a stick and a woman kneeling nearby, both in traditional attire, set against a backdrop of hills and grazing sheep, evoking a contemplative, peaceful atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Executed in muted browns and greens, the work features visible brushstrokes, imparting a textured quality. Its style aligns with the artist's known penchant for landscapes and portraits.

History & Provenance

Created in 1908, the painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, with its history reflecting the artist's contribution to the period's landscape and portrait traditions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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