Artwork

Flere tætliggende bygninger, bl.a. en hovedbygning og mindre huse med skorstene, ved vandløb eller sø, omgivet af træer og bakker

Flere tætliggende bygninger, bl.a. en hovedbygning og mindre huse med skorstene, ved vandløb eller sø, omgivet af træer og bakker is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1750 by the artist identified as 338_person, this image presents a compact settlement clustered near a waterway.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750 by the artist identified as 338_person, this image presents a compact settlement clustered near a waterway. Central to the composition is a larger building flanked by smaller houses, each topped with chimneys. The scene is framed by trees and gently rising hills, establishing a tranquil rural environment that is typical of mid‑18th‑century landscape depictions.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays a tightly grouped village set beside a lake or river, suggesting a harmonious relationship between human habitation and nature. The arrangement of structures and the surrounding foliage may reflect contemporary ideas about pastoral order and the integration of domestic life within a cultivated landscape.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a muted palette of greens, browns, and earth tones to differentiate foliage, water, and architecture. A winding path guides the eye from the foreground toward the horizon, while careful rendering of building textures and tree bark conveys a sense of materiality. Subtle contrasts of light and shade give depth without relying on dramatic chiaroscuro.

History & Provenance

The image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is catalogued under the title describing several closely spaced buildings near water. Its attribution to 338_person and dating to the mid‑1700s are based on stylistic analysis and museum records.