Artwork

Wooded Hills behind a Meadow with a Peat Bog

Wooded Hills behind a Meadow with a Peat Bog, by Unknown, 1850
Wooded Hills behind a Meadow with a Peat Bog, by Unknown, 1850

Wooded Hills behind a Meadow with a Peat Bog is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Wooded Hills behind a Meadow with a Peat Bog, attributed to the artist known as 1906_person, is an oil painting dated to around 1850. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and presents a tranquil rural scene rendered in muted, natural tones.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a meadow edged by a small stream that winds toward a distant line of dark‑green trees. A solitary cow stands near the water, suggesting pastoral activity, while the soft, pale sky and gently rolling hills convey a sense of calm and isolation.

Technique & Style

The artist employs delicate brushwork that blends greens and earth tones, creating a slightly faded yet harmonious palette. The handling of light is subtle, giving the sky a diffused quality and the foliage a natural, understated vibrancy.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1850, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to 1906_person reflects scholarly consensus based on stylistic analysis and archival records associated with the museum’s acquisition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known