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Parti fra Kiels omegn. En skyggefuld lund eller have; en bred å bugter sig mellem trægrupperne og taber sig i dybden til højre i billedet; i forgrunden to svaner.

Unknown

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Landscape

Dominant colour

Parti fra Kiels omegn. En skyggefuld lund eller have; en bred å bugter sig mellem trægrupperne og taber sig i dybden til højre i billedet; i forgrunden to svaner. is a 1750 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a quiet pond surrounded by tall trees. The water is calm, with two swans floating near the shore. In the distance, a winding stream disappears into the trees, and the light is soft, like late afternoon. The brushstrokes are loose and light, letting the colors blend smoothly. It feels peaceful, like a hidden spot in nature. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use it to create soft, dreamy landscapes.