Artwork

Long Shadows. Cattle on the Island of Saltholm

Long Shadows. Cattle on the Island of Saltholm, by Unknown, 1850
Long Shadows. Cattle on the Island of Saltholm, by Unknown, 1850

Long Shadows. Cattle on the Island of Saltholm is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Long Shadows.

About this work

Overview

Long Shadows. Cattle on the Island of Saltholm is a painting created around 1850 by an unknown artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts cows traversing a grassy field, set against a pale sky with sparse clouds. The artist captures the play of light on the animals, emphasizing their movement and the expansive atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The cows are rendered in simple, expressive forms using quick brushstrokes, with an emphasis on capturing the effect of light and shadow. The field recedes into the distance, creating a sense of openness.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known