Artwork
Landscape
Landscape is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1750 by the artist identified as 782_person, this work titled Landscape is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image presents a tranquil rural setting, rendered in a manner that emphasizes calm atmosphere through careful handling of light and composition.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a modest river crossed by a stone bridge, flanked by a path lined with tall trees. Near the water a modest tower rises above a small group of buildings, while gentle hills recede into a pale sky. The arrangement suggests a harmonious relationship between human structures and the surrounding nature.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a subtle contrast of light and shadow to model forms, particularly on the bridge and surrounding rocks, creating a sense of depth. This chiaroscuro effect, though restrained, guides the eye across the composition and reinforces the peaceful mood of the countryside.
History & Provenance
The painting, dated to the mid‑18th century, entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to 782_person remains based on museum records, and no further documented ownership changes are recorded.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
