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En rejsende til hest ved nattetid

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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En rejsende til hest ved nattetid is a 1750 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 black-and-white photo shows a lone rider on horseback in the distance, moving along a dark, winding road. Up close, three people sit by a fire, wrapped in blankets—one person leans against a pack animal while another tends to the flames. The scene looks cold, with smoke curling into the night sky. The rider’s lantern casts a faint glow, making the road just visible. The firelight highlights the figures’ faces, creating strong contrasts between light and dark. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.