Artwork
Kvæg i et landskab
Kvæg i et landskab is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1819 by the artist identified as 303_person, “Kvæg i et landskab” is a visual work preserved in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image presents a tranquil rural setting, characterized by gentle hills, sparse vegetation, and a calm atmosphere that reflects early‑nineteenth‑century landscape conventions.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a solitary cow positioned beside a tree, calmly feeding on the grass. In the distance a horse grazes near a lake, while a human figure rests against a rock, suggesting a harmonious coexistence of livestock, nature, and human presence within an agrarian environment.
Technique & Style
The picture employs a soft illumination that gradually merges shadows into the surrounding terrain, a lighting approach reminiscent of chiaroscuro practices popular in the early 1800s. This subtle contrast enhances the sense of depth without dramatic starkness, reinforcing the scene’s peaceful mood.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the work has remained within institutional holdings, ultimately entering the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. No further changes of ownership are recorded, and the piece continues to be displayed as part of the museum’s representation of historic rural imagery.
Artist & collection
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