Artwork
Bakket landskab med bønderhuse. I baggrunden en sø
Bakket landskab med bønderhuse. I baggrunden en sø is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Salomon Wahl. It dates from 1734 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Bakket landskab med bønderhuse.
About this work
Overview
Bakket landskab med bønderhuse. I baggrunden en sø is an 1734 painting by Johann Salomon Wahl, a German artist who later served as court painter in Denmark. The work is characterized by its depiction of a serene rural landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a rural scene with peasant houses, rolling hills, and a lake in the background. Figures and animals in the foreground introduce a sense of everyday life amidst the tranquil setting.
Technique & Style
Executed in a range of colors, the piece distinguishes elements of the landscape, from the green hues of the hills to the blue tones of the water, reflecting Rococo's emphasis on naturalistic and idyllic representations.
History & Provenance
Created in 1734, the painting is now part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.
Context
As a work of the Rococo movement, it aligns with the period's focus on pastoral themes and detailed, colorful depictions of nature and daily life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Salomon Wahl (1689, Chemnitz, Electorate of Saxony – 5 December 1765, Copenhagen) was a German artist who became a court painter in Denmark.
