Who painted I en kobbersmeds værksted?

I en kobbersmeds værksted was painted by Unknown in 1859.

Where can I see I en kobbersmeds værksted?

I en kobbersmeds værksted is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is I en kobbersmeds værksted?

I en kobbersmeds værksted is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

I en kobbersmeds værksted

Unknown , 1859

I en kobbersmeds værksted is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1859 by the artist identified as 32753_person, the work titled I en kobbersmeds værksted is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a domestic interior scene rendered as a realistic image, focusing on the interior of a copper‑smith’s workshop.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts five individuals clad in brown aprons engaged in various activities within the workshop. A seated figure on the left holds a hammer, a standing figure in the centre carries a basket, and three seated figures on the right observe an object on the floor, suggesting a shared task or instruction.

Technique & Style

Rendered with careful attention to light and texture, the image employs a muted palette and chiaroscuro to convey the dim illumination provided by a small window. The realistic handling of figures and the detailed arrangement of tools and metal pieces emphasize an observational approach typical of mid‑nineteenth‑century genre painting.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the work has remained within institutional holdings, eventually entering the Museum of Ethnography’s collection, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s documentation of everyday occupational settings.