Artwork
Køer på en mark
Køer på en mark is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Køer på en mark, created in 1891 by 2143_person, is a black-and-white photograph housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The image depicts a serene rural scene featuring four cows in a dry field.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph captures a mundane moment of farm life, focusing on four cows in various states of rest and grazing. The absence of dramatic elements emphasizes the everyday tranquility of the scene.
Technique & Style
Shot in black-and-white, the photo utilizes the medium's inherent simplicity to convey a sense of calm. The composition balances foreground subjects (two resting cows) with background elements (grazing cows, distant hill, and overcast sky).
History & Provenance
Created in 1891, Køer på en mark is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, suggesting its value lies in documenting rural life of the period.
Context
The image provides insight into late 19th-century rural landscapes and agricultural practices, particularly the use of fields for grazing.
Artist & collection
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