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En vildttyv og hans datter forskrækkes af skovvogterne ved nat, by Unknown, 1836

En vildttyv og hans datter forskrækkes af skovvogterne ved nat

Unknown

1836

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

En vildttyv og hans datter forskrækkes af skovvogterne ved nat is a 1836 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1836 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows two men in a dim, shadowy room. One man is half-dressed, leaning on a table, while the other stands close, looking tense. A dog sits in the corner, and a third man crouches near the door, holding something. The lighting is uneven, with dark walls and a single lamp casting a faint glow. The photo’s grainy texture and strong contrasts make the scene feel dramatic and urgent. The title hints at a story of fear and discovery in the woods. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this mood fits into that art movement.

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