Who painted Landskab med en jæger og hans hund?

Landskab med en jæger og hans hund was painted by Unknown in 1840.

Where can I see Landskab med en jæger og hans hund?

Landskab med en jæger og hans hund is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Landskab med en jæger og hans hund

Landskab med en jæger og hans hund is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1840, this oil painting depicts a solitary hunter traversing a gentle landscape.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1840, this oil painting depicts a solitary hunter traversing a gentle landscape. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is attributed to the artist identified in the museum’s records as 31237_person.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a man in a worn green jacket and cap, carrying a long gun, accompanied by a brown-and-white dog that darts ahead. The figures appear engaged in a routine hunt, suggesting themes of human interaction with nature and the everyday labor of rural life.

Technique & Style

Rendered with soft, hazy background tones, the painting employs muted colors and loose brushwork to convey atmospheric depth. The figure’s scuffed boots and the dog’s slightly bent ear are detailed with fine strokes, contrasting with the broader treatment of the rolling hills and distant trees.

History & Provenance

The piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after being catalogued under the accession number linked to the artist’s identifier. Its provenance prior to museum acquisition remains undocumented in the available records.

Context

Dating from the early nineteenth century, the work reflects a period when genre scenes of hunting and countryside life were popular in European art, often illustrating the relationship between humans, animals, and the natural environment.