Artwork
Dommedagsscene
Dommedagsscene is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Dommedagsscene, executed in 1925 by the artist known as 1231_person, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work consists of a single image rendered in a sketch‑like manner, featuring two human figures rendered with loose, gestural lines.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a standing figure, clad in a light hat and a long dress, holding a bundle and looking downward. Beneath this figure lies another person, arms crossed, whose head is framed by a dark circular halo, suggesting a state of sleep or repose.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by shaky, uneven lines and irregular shading, giving it a rough, expressive quality. The halo behind the lower figure is rendered as a simple, unembellished circle, emphasizing the sketchy, non‑realistic approach.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑1920s, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date and remains catalogued under its original title, Dommedagsscene.
Artist & collection
