Artwork
En kostald
En kostald 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
En kostald, created by 1090_person in 1894, is a black-and-white image housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a humble, cluttered interior with a central bed, occupied by a single figure, accompanied by a dog and everyday objects.
Subject & Meaning
The scene focuses on the mundane aspects of daily life, portraying a simple, worn living space with a person resting in a basic bed, a dog, and functional items like a broom. The emphasis is on the ordinary and the realities of a possibly impoverished existence.
Technique & Style
Executed in black-and-white, the image utilizes strong contrasts of light and shadow, achieved through a beam of light entering from a small window, highlighting the textured, rough elements of the room and its occupants.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894 by 1090_person, the work is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
