En rensdyrhjord drives til malkepladsen. Motivet fra højfjeldene nord for Røros

1875

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

En rensdyrhjord drives til malkepladsen. Motivet fra højfjeldene nord for Røros is a 1875 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of reindeer being herded towards a milking area in a mountainous landscape. The reindeer are mostly white, with a few brown ones, and they are being driven by people who are standing behind a fence. The people are dressed in dark clothing and are using their arms to guide the reindeer. In the background, there are mountains and a blue sky with clouds. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the reindeer and the landscape. The use of color is muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.