Artwork
Landskab med en sø
Landskab med en sø is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Landskab med en sø, attributed to the artist known as 720_person, dates to around 1777. The oil painting is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of late‑18th‑century landscape work. The composition presents a tranquil lakeside setting, rendered with a soft, atmospheric quality that invites quiet contemplation.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a peaceful shore where four figures are gathered near the water’s edge: two standing women, a seated woman, and a crouching man. Tall trees frame the lake, and a gentle mist recedes into the distance, creating a sense of calm and isolation. The arrangement suggests a leisurely pause in a natural environment, emphasizing the harmony between people and landscape.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a smooth, blended handling of colour, allowing tones to transition seamlessly across the sky, water, and foliage. This gradual modulation of light and shadow produces a subtle depth, particularly in the tree trunks and distant horizon. The overall effect is a muted, dream‑like atmosphere that avoids sharp contrasts, reminiscent of the sfumato approach to rendering form.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1777, the work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified later date, where it remains part of the institution’s permanent collection. Its attribution to 720_person is based on stylistic analysis and historical records linking the artist to landscape subjects of this period.
Artist & collection
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Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
