Artwork
To Karabinierer uden for Santa Maria Maggiore
To Karabinierer uden for Santa Maria Maggiore is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1928 by the artist known as 188_person, the work titled To Karabinierer uden for Santa Maria Maggiore is an oil painting that resides in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition presents an urban scene outside a prominent domed building, rendered with a tranquil atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas shows two figures dressed in dark coats and hats, standing before a light‑colored structure with a grand staircase. Their backs are turned toward the viewer, suggesting a moment of pause or observation. A horse‑drawn carriage and a few passersby populate the background, emphasizing everyday activity in a public space.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a restrained palette of muted tones, contrasting the dark clothing of the figures with the pale façade of the building. Careful handling of light defines the architectural details and the surrounding street, while the soft rendering of figures contributes to the overall sense of calm.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in 1928, the painting has been part of the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings. No further changes of ownership are recorded, indicating a relatively stable provenance within the institution’s collection.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
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Lyall Street, Eaton Square
Victoria Square S.W.1.
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Eaton Square from Eaton Gate
Old Prison, York
Backs of Houses, Chester Square, S.W.1.
Corner of the Sheldonian, Oxford