Artwork
A Funeral
A Funeral 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
A Funeral, created by 249_person in 1891, is a somber depiction of a mourning ritual, now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a moment of collective grief, with mourners dressed in dark attire gathered around a simple, branch-adorned wooden table, suggesting a solemn farewell. The presence of a man in a white collar implies a religious or ceremonial leader.
Technique & Style
Executed in a Realist style, the work features muted tones, plain backgrounds (notably pink walls), and the subtle play of sunlight on the floor, creating a sense of quiet realism. The overall effect is one of restrained, dignified sorrow.
History & Provenance
Created in 1891, the painting's style and subject matter reflect the artistic and social sensibilities of its time. It is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though the full provenance details are not provided here.
Context
The old-fashioned clothing and setting place the scene in a past era, emphasizing tradition and solemnity in funeral rites. The Realist approach underscores the everyday, human aspect of mourning.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
