Artwork

Jossa

Jossa, by Unknown, 1916
Jossa, by Unknown, 1916

Jossa is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Jossa is a painting created around 1916 by a artist born in 1795. It is housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a person wearing a dark hat and coat, with a blurred face, set against a flat, muddy brown background. The figure is rendered as a dark silhouette, with vague facial shapes but no discernible features.

Technique & Style

The painting features thick, rough brushstrokes and harsh lighting, with stark contrasts between light and dark areas, exemplifying the chiaroscuro style. The execution is gritty and appears unfinished.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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