Who painted A Winter Scene?

A Winter Scene was painted by Unknown in 1642.

Where can I see A Winter Scene?

A Winter Scene is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

A Winter Scene

A Winter Scene is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1642, this winter landscape is attributed to the artist known as 1700_person and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition presents a snowy road traversed by a horse‑drawn cart laden with branches, accompanied by a man on the cart, a woman and a child walking nearby, all set against a backdrop of bare trees and an overcast sky.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures ordinary winter activity, emphasizing the perseverance of daily tasks despite harsh weather. The figures—traveler, woman, child—are engaged in the practical act of transporting firewood, suggesting themes of labor, survival, and communal effort within a rural setting.

Technique & Style

The work employs a muted palette dominated by browns and grays, reinforcing the cold atmosphere. Visible brushwork creates a textured surface that conveys the roughness of snow and the weight of the cart. The composition balances detailed figuration with a broader, atmospheric landscape, characteristic of 1700_person’s approach to everyday scenes.

History & Provenance

Attributed to 1700_person, the painting reflects the artist’s known interest in landscape and genre subjects. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains displayed as an example of mid‑17th‑century Northern European winter genre painting.