Artwork

På malkepladsen

På malkepladsen, by Unknown, 1870
På malkepladsen, by Unknown, 1870

På malkepladsen is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

På malkepladsen is a black-and-white photograph created in 1870 by an unknown artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a serene farm scene with cows grazing and resting in a field, accompanied by people in the background. The tranquil atmosphere captures a moment of everyday rural life.

Technique & Style

The photograph is characterized by its simple and natural representation of the scene, with softly blurred background elements and an overcast sky.

Context

The work is associated with the Realist style, which focused on depicting ordinary scenes and everyday life in a straightforward manner.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known