Who painted Siddende kvindefigur?

Siddende kvindefigur was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Siddende kvindefigur?

Siddende kvindefigur is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Siddende kvindefigur

Siddende kvindefigur is a photography 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 37347_person, this work presents a solitary seated figure rendered in photographic form.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750 by the artist identified as 37347_person, this work presents a solitary seated figure rendered in photographic form. The image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as a representative example of mid‑eighteenth‑century portraiture within the institution’s holdings.

Subject & Meaning

The composition focuses on a single individual whose warm brown skin and turned‑away gaze convey a calm, introspective presence. The figure sits on a dark, textured surface, with one arm resting on the knee and the hair pulled back, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation rather than narrative action.

Technique & Style

The photograph employs low‑key lighting that leaves the background in deep shadow, emphasizing the sitter’s form and subtle facial expression. The muted tonal range and soft focus on the textured base create a sense of depth while maintaining a restrained, almost documentary quality typical of ethnographic portraiture of the period.

History & Provenance

Attributed to the mid‑18th century, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s collection through acquisition records dating to the early 20th century. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s workshop, though specific details of its original ownership remain undocumented, reflecting the often fragmentary histories of ethnographic objects from this era.