Who painted Study of a Windmill?

Study of a Windmill was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Study of a Windmill?

Study of a Windmill is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Study of a Windmill

Study of a Windmill is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1750 by the artist known as 1561_person, this monochrome study depicts a modest windmill set within a rural landscape.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750 by the artist known as 1561_person, this monochrome study depicts a modest windmill set within a rural landscape. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is presented as a detailed drawing rather than a painted image.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a windmill with a sturdy stone base and a thatched roof, its wooden sails angled to harness the wind. Adjacent to the structure, a horse stands on a grassy path while another rests nearby, suggesting everyday activity in an agrarian setting.

Technique & Style

Executed entirely in black and white, the drawing relies on fine, repeated lines and cross‑hatching to model form and texture. The linear approach renders the roughness of the thatch, the smoothness of the stone, and the animal fur, creating depth without the use of color.

History & Provenance

The piece dates to the mid‑18th century and has remained within institutional holdings, currently displayed at the Museum of Ethnography. Its attribution to 1561_person reflects the artist’s practice of documenting vernacular architecture and rural life during that period.