Artwork

Dagligstuen på Frederiksberg Allé

Dagligstuen på Frederiksberg Allé, by Unknown, 1887
Dagligstuen på Frederiksberg Allé, by Unknown, 1887

Dagligstuen på Frederiksberg Allé is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Dagligstuen på Frederiksberg Allé, created in 1887 by 180_person, is a painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography, depicting a simply furnished, dimly lit interior with an emphasis on capturing light and mood.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a mundane, everyday room (dagligstuen translates to 'daily living room') with minimal decor, focusing attention on the interplay of shadows and the luminescent quality of a central, unidentified tall furniture piece.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, quick brushstrokes, the work conveys a soft, somewhat unfinished appearance. The treatment of light, emphasizing shadows over detailed forms, suggests an alignment with Impressionist principles.

History & Provenance

Created in 1887, the painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artist's full identity ('180_person') and the piece's historical context beyond its creation year are not detailed here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known