Artwork
Gæslinger
Gæslinger is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Gæslinger, created in 1895 by 335_person, is a photographic work housed in the Museum of Ethnography. The image captures a serene farm setting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts everyday rural life, featuring two cows of contrasting colors alongside a mother goose and her chicks in a natural, unposed manner. The emphasis is on the ordinary and the quiet interaction between animals.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft lighting, the photograph conveys a sense of calm and naturalism. The focus on realistic depiction of mundane life suggests an alignment with Realist principles.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895, Gæslinger is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its value in documenting everyday life of its time.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
