Who painted Orfeus opstegen fra Tartaros?

Orfeus opstegen fra Tartaros was painted by Unknown in 1845.

Where can I see Orfeus opstegen fra Tartaros?

Orfeus opstegen fra Tartaros is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Orfeus opstegen fra Tartaros?

Orfeus opstegen fra Tartaros is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Orfeus opstegen fra Tartaros

Unknown , 1845

Orfeus opstegen fra Tartaros is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1845 by the artist known as 181_person, this oil painting is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1845 by the artist known as 181_person, this oil painting is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It portrays a nude male figure seated on a rock, accompanied by a diminutive winged child, set against a dark, cavernous backdrop.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, presumed to be Orpheus, rests his chin on his raised hand while a lyre lies nearby, suggesting a moment of musical contemplation. The small cherubic figure grasps the man's leg, adding a narrative tension that hints at mythic rescue or guidance.

Technique & Style

Employing strong chiaroscuro, the artist models the bodies with deep shadows and illuminated highlights, creating a three‑dimensional presence. The contrast between the dark background and the lighter upper area, reminiscent of a cave opening, enhances the sense of depth and focuses attention on the two characters.

History & Provenance

Since its completion in the mid‑nineteenth century, the work has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s holdings of European narrative paintings.