Artwork
Duck Shooting in a Wooded Landscape
Duck Shooting in a Wooded Landscape is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Unknown. It dates from 1813 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1813, Duck Shooting in a Wooded Landscape is an image‑based work attributed to the artist recorded as 698_person. The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and presents a detailed view of a forested setting centered around a small pond.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a tranquil woodland scene where two men, dressed in hats and long coats, stand beside the water; one holds a firearm, suggesting a hunting episode. The surrounding trees, underbrush, and a cloudy sky frame the figures, emphasizing the interaction between human activity and the natural environment.
Technique & Style
Executed with a palette dominated by greens and browns, the work achieves a realistic rendering of foliage through careful attention to leaf and branch texture. The figures are rendered with precise modeling of clothing folds, reinforcing the overall naturalistic approach.
History & Provenance
Since its creation in the early nineteenth century, the image has remained within institutional holdings, currently residing at the Museum of Ethnography. No further ownership changes are recorded in the available documentation.
Context
The early 1800s saw a growing interest in depicting rural leisure pursuits such as hunting, often set against detailed natural backdrops. This work aligns with that trend, reflecting contemporary attitudes toward the countryside as both a resource and a site of recreation.
Artist & collection
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