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Skovlandskab med en malkepige, by Unknown, 1809

Skovlandskab med en malkepige

Unknown

1809

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Skovlandskab med en malkepige is a 1809 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1809
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a lone person walking along a narrow path through a dense forest. The trees tower over them, their trunks thick and branches tangled. A small stream cuts through the scene, and the person’s silhouette stands out against the dark, shadowy woods. The person is carrying something over their shoulder, maybe a bundle or a tool. The lighting is soft, with no harsh shadows—just deep blacks and muted grays. If you like this quiet forest scene, look up *chiaroscuro* next.

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