Artwork
Drengene om vællingen
Drengene om vællingen is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Drengene om vællingen is a work held at the Museum of Ethnography, created by an artist known as 603_person around 1761.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts two boys in worn, old-fashioned clothing. One boy drinks from a metal cup, while the other reaches out, his expression rough. Their faces and hands are highlighted against a dark background, drawing attention to their interaction.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a style characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, is evident. The lighting focuses on the boys' faces, creating deep shadows and accentuating their skin tones against the dark background.
Artist & collection
