Artwork

Parti fra Kiels omegn. En skyggefuld lund eller have; en bred å bugter sig mellem trægrupperne og taber sig i dybden til højre i billedet; i forgrunden to svaner.

Parti fra Kiels omegn. En skyggefuld lund eller have; en bred å bugter sig mellem trægrupperne og taber sig i dybden til højre i billedet; i forgrunden to svaner. is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1750 by the artist recorded as 18832_person, this image depicts a tranquil woodland scene near Kiel.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750 by the artist recorded as 18832_person, this image depicts a tranquil woodland scene near Kiel. A broad, meandering stream winds between clusters of trees, receding toward the right edge of the composition, while two swans rest in the foreground near the water’s edge.

Subject & Meaning

The work presents a secluded garden or forest clearing, emphasizing the quiet interaction between water and foliage. The presence of the swans adds a gentle focal point, suggesting themes of serenity and natural harmony within an otherwise shadowed landscape.

Technique & Style

Executed with loose, light brushwork, the image employs soft transitions of tone that blend the foliage, water, and sky. The handling of color and form creates a dreamy atmosphere, characteristic of mid‑18th‑century landscape conventions that favor mood over precise detail.

History & Provenance

The piece entered the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is currently conserved. Its attribution to the anonymous 18832_person reflects cataloguing practices that assign placeholder identifiers to works lacking a documented creator.

Context

During the mid‑1700s, Northern European artists frequently portrayed idyllic natural settings, often drawing on local scenery for inspiration. This image aligns with that tradition, capturing a specific locale near Kiel while employing a compositional balance between foreground activity and distant depth.