Who painted Dragt- og bevægelsesstudie af en ung kvinde i bondedragt?

Dragt- og bevægelsesstudie af en ung kvinde i bondedragt was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Dragt- og bevægelsesstudie af en ung kvinde i bondedragt?

Dragt- og bevægelsesstudie af en ung kvinde i bondedragt is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Dragt- og bevægelsesstudie af en ung kvinde i bondedragt

Dragt- og bevægelsesstudie af en ung kvinde i bondedragt is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1850 by the photographer recorded as 427_person, this monochrome image is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1850 by the photographer recorded as 427_person, this monochrome image is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. It depicts a young woman dressed in a dark, flowing peasant costume, captured in a still pose that nevertheless conveys a sense of movement through the way the fabric adheres to her form.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is presented with her hair gathered back and her hands folded before her, emphasizing modesty and the everyday attire of rural women. The composition invites viewers to consider the cultural context of traditional dress and the subtle dynamics of posture within a seemingly static portrait.

Technique & Style

The photograph exhibits the soft focus and slight grain typical of mid‑nineteenth‑century imaging processes. Simple, directional lighting outlines the silhouette of the dress and the subject’s posture, while the shallow depth of field renders the background indistinct, drawing attention to the texture of the garment.

History & Provenance

Originating circa 1850, the work has remained within the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it serves as a visual document of historical folk costume. Its preservation reflects the institution’s broader effort to archive ethnographic photography from the period.