Artwork
Landscape with Trees

Landscape with Trees is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Trees, attributed to the artist identified as 37652_person, dates to around 1850. Executed as an image, the work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a tranquil rural scene dominated by a group of tall trees set against a gently lit sky, with a subtle horizon that recedes into the distance.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a cluster of trees rising from a grassy field. Some trunks bear foliage while others appear leafless, suggesting a transitional season. The quiet arrangement and softened sky convey a sense of stillness, inviting contemplation of the natural landscape without overt narrative elements.
Technique & Style
The artist employs smooth gradations of tone to model the trunks and branches, creating a three‑dimensional presence. Light falls from a lateral direction, accentuating the texture of bark and the delicate outlines of leaves. This handling of chiaroscuro yields a modest atmospheric effect reminiscent of early tonal approaches.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1850, the work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. No further documentation of ownership or exhibition history is currently recorded, and the artist’s identity remains catalogued under a numeric placeholder rather than a conventional name.
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