Who painted Mindestøtte ved en sø?

Mindestøtte ved en sø was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Mindestøtte ved en sø?

Mindestøtte ved en sø is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Mindestøtte ved en sø

Mindestøtte ved en sø is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Mindestøtte ved en sø, attributed to the anonymous artist catalogued as 709_person, dates to around 1750 and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a tranquil lakeside landscape dominated by a slender, weathered tower that rises amid verdant foliage.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a quiet forest clearing beside a lake, where two figures stand near a wooden fence, gazing toward the water. A solitary barren tree and a sizable rock occupy the foreground, contributing a sense of depth and natural texture to the scene.

Technique & Style

Executed in a muted palette of greens and blues, the painting balances detailed rendering of foliage with a more simplified treatment of the tower, whose surface bears faint inscriptions. The overall effect is one of calm stillness, achieved through soft brushwork and careful modulation of light.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1750, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to 709_person reflects the museum’s cataloguing system for works by unidentified artists from the period.