Who painted A Funeral?

A Funeral was painted by Unknown in 1883.

Where can I see A Funeral?

A Funeral is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is A Funeral?

A Funeral is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A Funeral

Unknown , 1883

A Funeral is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1883 by the artist known as 203_person, *A Funeral* is an image held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a winter street tableau in which a small procession moves through slushy snow beneath bare trees, while a lone figure in a top hat leans against a building. The composition records a moment of ordinary activity within a cold, subdued environment.

Subject & Meaning

The scene presents a group of pedestrians—two adults, two children, and a solitary man—traversing a snow‑covered street. Though titled *A Funeral*, the image does not display overt ritual symbols; instead, it suggests the quiet passage of daily life under somber weather, inviting contemplation of the mundane rituals that accompany loss and communal movement.

Technique & Style

The artist renders light with careful modulation, allowing certain faces and garments to catch brighter illumination while surrounding areas recede into shadow. This contrast emphasizes the texture of snow and the translucence of winter air. The overall approach aligns with realist tendencies, focusing on accurate observation of everyday figures and the atmospheric effects of a cold day.

History & Provenance

Since its completion in the early 1880s, the work has remained within institutional holdings, eventually entering the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. The museum’s acquisition records indicate that the piece has been displayed as part of exhibitions exploring 19th‑century visual documentation of ordinary social scenes.