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Sommeraften i høsttiden, by Unknown artist, 1850

Sommeraften i høsttiden

Unknown artist

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Sommeraften i høsttiden is a 1850 by Unknown artist, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown artist
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a lone person walking down a narrow dirt path. Tall grass and bushes line both sides, leading the eye toward a distant field. The sky is pale, and the scene feels quiet and still. The person’s dark clothing stands out against the lighter landscape, making them the only clear figure. The path looks worn, as if many people have walked it over time. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create depth in photos like this.

About the artist

Artist

Unknown artist

William Ronald Smith (August 13, 1926 – February 9, 1998), known professionally as William Ronald, was a Canadian painter, best known as the founder of the influential Canadian abstract art group Painters Eleven in 1953…

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