Who painted Donkeys in a Meadow?

Donkeys in a Meadow was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Donkeys in a Meadow?

Donkeys in a Meadow is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Donkeys in a Meadow

Donkeys in a Meadow 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

Donkeys in a Meadow is a mid‑nineteenth‑century photograph attributed to the artist known as 2921_person. The image, held by the Museum of Ethnography, depicts a tranquil rural setting captured in black and white.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features three donkeys in a grassy field; one is attached to a wooden cart bearing bundles, while the other two stand nearby. The arrangement suggests a pause in work, offering a glimpse of everyday agrarian life.

Technique & Style

Executed as a monochrome photograph, the work relies on natural, diffused lighting that softens the overcast sky and highlights the textures of the animals, harnesses, and surrounding vegetation. The balanced framing emphasizes the quiet stillness of the scene.

History & Provenance

Created around 1850, the photograph entered the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of 19th‑century visual documentation of rural environments.