Artwork
Skovparti. Motivet taget fra Dyrehaven
Skovparti. Motivet taget fra Dyrehaven is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Skovparti.
About this work
Overview
Skovparti. Motivet taget fra Dyrehaven, executed in 1848 by the artist known as 627_person, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a tranquil woodland scene, rendered as an image that captures a narrow path winding through a stand of tall, contorted trees.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a forest lane where the ground alternates between earth and grass, while the surrounding trees lean in varied directions. A soft, hazy sky merges with the distant foliage, suggesting an atmosphere of quiet mystery and the enduring presence of nature.
Technique & Style
Through careful modulation of light and shadow, the artist creates a sense of depth, giving the trees a near‑living quality. The interplay of illuminated and darker areas emphasizes the texture of bark and foliage, aligning the piece with Romantic sensibilities that view nature as a source of emotional resonance.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑nineteenth century, the image entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s original production in 1848, reflecting the period’s interest in documenting natural landscapes.
Artist & collection
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