From the Old Kristiania
1902
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1902
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
From the Old Kristiania is a 1902 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This image shows a snowy riverside town with old wooden buildings. The roofs are heavy with snow, and some houses look worn. In the foreground, a frozen river holds two upturned boats, their dark hulls resting on the ice. A horse pulls a sled along a path near the water’s edge, and smoke rises from a few chimneys. The artist used deep shadows and light to make the scene feel cold and quiet. The boats’ dark shapes stand out against the white snow, adding contrast. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
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