Artwork

Sigrun

Sigrun, by Unknown, 1913
Sigrun, by Unknown, 1913

Sigrun is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Sigrun is a photographic work created in 1913 by 1795_person, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a seated woman, dressed in a dark coat and low-pulled hat, with her hands in her lap. Her face is the focal point, set off by a shadowy background, implying a sense of contemplation or introspection.

Technique & Style

Characterized by dim lighting and a strong contrast between light and dark, the photograph exhibits chiaroscuro effects. The grainy texture and uneven tones suggest an early or experimental photographic approach.

History & Provenance

Created in 1913, the work is signed by the artist with a small, barely legible signature. It is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known