Execution
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Execution is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white image shows a group of people standing behind a rough wooden fence. In the center, a man on horseback holds a rifle. Around him, others stand with spears or rifles, some wearing hats. The background looks like a village with simple huts and a hazy sky. The fence and the way the figures stand suggest a tense moment, like a gathering before something important happens. The photo feels like it was taken quickly, with a focus on real people in a real place. Next, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more photos like this one.
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