Sæl was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Sæl?

Sæl is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Sæl

Sæl is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Sæl is a watercolor work created around 1650 by an unknown artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

The painting depicts a single fish enveloped by a spiral of rope or tail, with prominent round eyes and a pale body featuring darker patches.

Technique & Style

Soft watercolor strokes characterize the work, lending a blurry, dreamy quality to the fish, while the rope appears loose and tangled in places.

Context

The plain, warm brown background resembles old paper, providing a simple setting for the central image.

Artist

entity whose identity is not known

Museum

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