Artwork
Big Tree
Big Tree is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Big Tree, a photograph from circa 1856 by 2929_person, is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. The image centers on a prominent tree set against a landscape backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The primary subject is a tree with expansive branches reaching upwards, set in front of a deeper field or meadow. This composition conveys a sense of serenity and calmness.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the photograph achieves a timeless aesthetic. The simplicity of the central tree element, enhanced by the monochrome palette, contributes to an elegant visual effect.
History & Provenance
Created around 1856 by 2929_person, the work is currently held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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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
The Edge of the Wood
Landschaft mit Jäger
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Landscape
The Edge of a Forest. A Clear September Day
Landscape with a Crayfisher, a Donkey and Peasant Women with their Children
Hagar and Ishmael
Landscape with Indians
Landscape with a Crayfisher, a Donkey and Peasant Women with their Children
The Fringe of a Wood
Springtime
Big Tree