Artwork
Hyænen i menageriet ved Frederiksberg Slot
Hyænen i menageriet ved Frederiksberg Slot is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Hyænen i menageriet ved Frederiksberg Slot, created in 1767 by 1092_person, is a painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It portrays a hyena in a naturalistic setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a light brown hyena with darker stripes, stands alert on rocky ground, facing left with mouth slightly open, conveying readiness to move. The composition suggests a moment of tension or anticipation.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, characterized by strong light and dark contrasts, which imbues the scene with drama. The rocky foreground and distant hilly landscape under a gray sky enhance depth and texture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1767, the work is attributed to 1092_person. Its current location is the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance provided in available sources.
Context
The depiction of a hyena in a European menagerie setting during the 18th century reflects the era's interest in exotic wildlife and the development of zoological collections.
Legacy
Specific legacy or influence of 'Hyænen i menageriet ved Frederiksberg Slot' on subsequent art or cultural practices is not prominently documented in available information.
Artist & collection
