Artwork
En vildttyv og hans datter forskrækkes af skovvogterne ved nat
En vildttyv og hans datter forskrækkes af skovvogterne ved nat is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
En vildttyv og hans datter forskrækkes af skovvogterne ved nat is an 1836 photographic work attributed to the artist listed as 749_person. The image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is presented in black‑and‑white.
Subject & Meaning
The picture depicts a dimly lit interior where two men appear startled: one, partially clothed, leans on a table while the other stands nearby with a tense posture. A dog occupies a corner, and a third figure crouches by a doorway, holding an object. The title suggests a narrative of a wild thief and his daughter being frightened by forest guardians at night.
Technique & Style
Captured on a grainy photographic plate, the composition relies on stark contrasts between deep shadows and a faint lamp light, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect. The uneven illumination and textured surface emphasize tension and immediacy, characteristic of early photographic experimentation.
History & Provenance
Created in 1836, the work entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains accessible for study. No further details on its acquisition or exhibition history are recorded in the available sources.
Artist & collection
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En vildttyv og hans datter forskrækkes af skovvogterne ved nat
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