Who painted Stormen på Frederiksstad den 4. oktober 1850?

Stormen på Frederiksstad den 4. oktober 1850 was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Stormen på Frederiksstad den 4. oktober 1850?

Stormen på Frederiksstad den 4. oktober 1850 is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Stormen på Frederiksstad den 4. oktober 1850

Stormen på Frederiksstad den 4. oktober 1850 is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Stormen på Frederiksstad den 4.

About this work

Overview

Stormen på Frederiksstad den 4. oktober 1850 is an image dating from around 1850, attributed to the artist known as 564_person. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and depicts a nighttime combat scene.

Subject & Meaning

The picture captures a chaotic night battle on a muddy field, with soldiers in dark uniforms scattered, some upright and others collapsing. Fires blaze in the distance, casting an orange‑red glow through smoke‑filled air, suggesting panic and urgency among the combatants.

Technique & Style

Rendered in photographic form, the image relies on stark contrasts between darkness, firelight, and smoke to create a dramatic, almost dreamlike atmosphere. The lack of clear facial detail emphasizes movement and the overall sense of disorder rather than individual identities.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1850, the work has remained within the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings. No further ownership changes are recorded, and the piece continues to be displayed as part of the museum’s visual documentation of historic conflicts.