Artwork

Mellem høns, haner og kyllinger, ses et par påfugle

Mellem høns, haner og kyllinger, ses et par påfugle, by Unknown, 1750
Mellem høns, haner og kyllinger, ses et par påfugle, by Unknown, 1750

Mellem høns, haner og kyllinger, ses et par påfugle 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

Mellem høns, haner og kyllinger, ses et par påfugle is a work created around 1750 by an unknown artist. It is a depiction of a farmyard scene, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a farmyard with various chickens, a rooster, a peacock, and a peahen. The scene is set against a backdrop of a small hut and trees, with birds gathered around a water dish. The artist captured everyday life, focusing on the varied poses of the chickens.

Technique & Style

The use of lighting in the image creates strong shadows, giving the birds a three-dimensional appearance. This effect is achieved through the manipulation of light and dark, a technique that adds depth to the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known