Artwork
Jossa
Jossa is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Jossa is a painting created around 1916 by a artist born in 1795. It is housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a person wearing a dark hat and coat, with a blurred face, set against a flat, muddy brown background. The figure is rendered as a dark silhouette, with vague facial shapes but no discernible features.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, rough brushstrokes and harsh lighting, with stark contrasts between light and dark areas, exemplifying the chiaroscuro style. The execution is gritty and appears unfinished.
Artist & collection
