Artwork

The Mill Stream

The Mill Stream, by Unknown, 1750
The Mill Stream, by Unknown, 1750

The Mill Stream is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Mill Stream is a black-and-white photograph created around 1750 by a photographer known as 1561_person. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a stream, a thatched-roof house, and adjacent buildings, possibly including a mill or barn, set amidst trees. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and tranquility.

Technique & Style

The photograph exhibits a grainy texture, characteristic of its age, with uneven lighting that creates deep shadows, adding depth to the composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known