Artwork

Horsemen

Horsemen, by Unknown, 1693
Horsemen, by Unknown, 1693

Horsemen is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1693 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Horsemen is a black-and-white image created around 1693 by an unknown artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts three men on horseback navigating a wooded area, with one leading on a white horse and the others following closely. Their focused expressions and postures suggest they are engaged in an activity such as hunting or traveling.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by its use of contrasting light and dark tones, with the dense trees on the left giving way to a misty open field on the right.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known