Artwork

En samling tyrkiske mænd

En samling tyrkiske mænd, by Unknown, 1750
En samling tyrkiske mænd, by Unknown, 1750

En samling tyrkiske mænd 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

En samling tyrkiske mænd is a painting created around 1750 by an artist known as 34589_person. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a group of men, likely of Turkish origin, assembled together. They wear traditional attire, with one figure distinguished by a large turban. The scene is set in a dark, shadowy environment, lit from the left.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to achieve a sense of depth and volume. The contrast between dark shadows and lighter areas of the men's clothing creates a mysterious atmosphere, as if the viewer is observing a private gathering.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known