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A Gardener

Unknown

1735

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Baroque 18th Century Farmer

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A Gardener is a 1735 by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Farmer, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1735 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a man dressed in work clothes—tan pants, a white shirt, and a red vest—holding a watering can in one hand and a rake in the other. His white wig and serious expression stand out against the soft, earthy background. The scene looks like a garden or farm, with a few trees and a fence visible in the distance. The man’s tools suggest he’s a farmer, not a nobleman. His outfit mixes practical workwear with a bit of formality, which was unusual for the time. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style used drama and everyday scenes to tell stories.