Artwork
Ved høfdearbejdspladsen. Efterårssol
Ved høfdearbejdspladsen. Efterårssol is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Ved høfdearbejdspladsen.
About this work
Overview
Ved høfdearbejdspladsen. Efterårssol is a black‑and‑white photograph taken in 1929 by the photographer catalogued as 132_person. The image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is preserved as an example of early twentieth‑century documentary photography.
Subject & Meaning
The picture captures a tranquil rural setting under the low autumn sun. A meandering earthen track descends toward a small, darkened puddle, while a solitary, narrow building rises on the right side of the frame. To the left, modest dwellings cling to a hillside, their roofs receding into the muted background, suggesting isolation and the quiet rhythm of everyday life.
Technique & Style
The photographer employs a limited tonal range, emphasizing stark contrasts between illuminated ground and deep shadows. Simple geometric forms—lines of the path, the rectangular silhouette of the building, and the angular roofs—organise the composition. The strong directional light creates pronounced shadows that enhance the sense of stillness and spatial depth.
History & Provenance
Created in the interwar period, the photograph entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition records dating to the mid‑20th century. Its provenance traces back to the photographer’s estate, reflecting the museum’s interest in visual records of Scandinavian rural environments.
Artist & collection
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