Who painted The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland?

The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland was painted by Unknown in 1894.

Where can I see The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland?

The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland?

The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland

Unknown , 1894

The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1894 by the artist identified as 987_person, this work titled *The River Sorteaa near Mejlgaard Manor, Jutland* is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image captures a tranquil rural scene set along a modest watercourse in the Danish countryside.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a narrow forest lane flanked by slender trees whose foliage blends green and yellow tones, indicating the onset of autumn. A small stream bisects the ground, while two cows pause to graze in the surrounding grass, suggesting a moment of peaceful coexistence between nature and livestock.

Technique & Style

The artist employs rapid, loose brushwork that conveys the fleeting quality of light filtering through the canopy. The palette is muted yet luminous, and the handling of form favors impression of atmosphere over precise detail, aligning the piece with the broader tendencies of late‑19th‑century plein‑air painting.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the painting has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s holdings of Danish landscape art from the 1800s. Its provenance is documented solely through the museum’s acquisition records.