Who painted Klippehane?

Klippehane was painted by Unknown in 1829.

Where can I see Klippehane?

Klippehane is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Klippehane

Klippehane is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1829, Klippehane is an oil painting attributed to the artist recorded as 30623_person. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a solitary bird perched on a contorted branch, rendered in vivid orange tones with contrasting black markings on the wings and tail.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is identified by the artist’s own inscription as Le Cou de roche mâle, the French term for a male rock pigeon. The bird’s plumage combines bright orange, red, and yellow hues, while its sharp beak and alert posture suggest a focus on the animal’s vitality and natural presence.

Technique & Style

The painting employs a loose yet deliberate brushwork, particularly evident in the rendering of the feathers, where the artist balances fluid strokes with careful attention to texture. Thin layers of pigment build up the bird’s coloration, creating a sense of depth while maintaining a slightly impressionistic surface.

History & Provenance

Klippehane entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after its acquisition in the early twentieth century, though the precise path from the artist’s studio to the museum remains undocumented. Its dating to the late 1820s places it within a period of heightened interest in naturalistic subjects among European painters.