Artwork

Game Piece

Game Piece, by Unknown, 1655
Game Piece, by Unknown, 1655

Game Piece is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Game Piece is a black-and-white image created around 1655 by 850_person. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a hunting scene in a forest, with a mounted hunter leading dogs and others following on foot. Deer flee through the trees, and the atmosphere is misty, suggesting an early morning setting.

Technique & Style

The photograph has a grainy, faded appearance, which obscures some details. The use of chiaroscuro is evident in the contrast between light and dark areas, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known