Who painted Ung mand og pige leger skjul?

Ung mand og pige leger skjul was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Ung mand og pige leger skjul?

Ung mand og pige leger skjul is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Ung mand og pige leger skjul

Ung mand og pige leger skjul is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1750, this oil painting shows a young man and woman engaged in a game of hide‑and‑seek.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750, this oil painting shows a young man and woman engaged in a game of hide‑and‑seek. The figures are positioned in a garden setting, with a tree trunk providing cover for the woman, while the man searches nearby. The composition captures a fleeting, light‑hearted moment between the two subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays everyday leisure, emphasizing youthful playfulness and the innocence of courtship. The woman's white dress and the man's dark jacket contrast with the surrounding foliage, highlighting their interaction within a domestic outdoor space.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a balanced palette of warm earth tones for the tree and fence, juxtaposed with cooler, softer hues in the clothing and background foliage. Brushwork suggests a careful rendering of textures—rough bark, smooth fabric, and the subtle gradations of light across the garden.

History & Provenance

Attributed to the Danish artist catalogued as 3871_person, the painting entered the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display. Its dating to the mid‑18th century situates it within the period’s interest in genre scenes of everyday life.