Artwork

The Milking Place at Meilgård

The Milking Place at Meilgård, by Unknown, 1884
The Milking Place at Meilgård, by Unknown, 1884

The Milking Place at Meilgård is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Milking Place at Meilgård is a painting created in 1884 by an artist known as 987_person. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural scene: a grassy field with cows grazing or resting, and a person milking a cow. The composition conveys a sense of everyday life and connection to nature.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by thick, visible brushstrokes and a palette of natural colors, including greens, browns, and blues. This style is associated with the Impressionism and Realism movements, which emphasize capturing contemporary life and the natural world.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known