Artwork
Mountain Scenery with River
Mountain Scenery with River is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Mountain Scenery with River is a work created around 1750, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a serene valley surrounded by steep hills, featuring a winding river, a small village with simple houses and a church, and people gathered near a shelter by the water.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft shading to convey depth, particularly on the rocky cliffs, and used gentle lighting to highlight the village, making its buildings stand out against the darker hills.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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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
