Who painted Landscape?

Landscape was painted by Unknown in 1744.

Where can I see Landscape?

Landscape is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Landscape

Landscape is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1744 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Landscape, attributed to the artist identified as 31360_person, dates to around 1744 and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a tranquil riverside village, rendered in a limited palette of black, white and gray. Its composition captures everyday activity along dirt paths, with figures, animals and modest architecture forming a cohesive scene.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a small settlement beside a flowing river, where residents traverse narrow lanes on foot, lead horses, or pull carts. A modest bridge spans the water near a functional waterwheel, while thatched-roof houses line the street and a distant church steeple punctuates the horizon. The tableau suggests a typical day of communal labor and movement within a rural community.

Technique & Style

Executed solely in monochrome, the drawing relies on variations of black, white and gray to model form and space. The artist employs a sketch-like approach, using strong chiaroscuro to delineate light and shadow, thereby imparting depth to the structures and figures. The limited tonal range emphasizes texture and line over color, reinforcing the work’s documentary character.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1744, the piece has been retained within the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s representation of 18th‑century visual records. Its attribution to 31360_person remains based on museum cataloguing, and no further ownership changes are recorded in the available documentation.