Artwork

Lot and his Daughters

Lot and his Daughters, by Unknown, 1750
Lot and his Daughters, by Unknown, 1750

Lot and his Daughters is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Lot and his Daughters, a painting from circa 1750, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The work, attributed to 910_person, captures a dynamic scene of three robed figures in a landscape setting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates a narrative of movement, with a central male figure (Lot) flanked by two women (his daughters), each with distinct gazes (one upward, one downward), suggesting varied emotional states amidst their journey.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, a hallmark of 910_person's style, to achieve dramatic lighting effects, enhancing the overall sense of energy and dynamism in the scene.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750 by 910_person, the painting is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with its provenance tracing back to the artist's period of activity.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known