Artwork
En jagt af kongelige personer
En jagt af kongelige personer is an oil painting. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on equestrian figures, specifically men on horseback, engaged in the pursuit of deer.
Created in 1848, this oil painting depicts a royal hunting expedition set within a natural landscape featuring a river, a bridge, and a tree-lined sky with clouds. The composition centers on equestrian figures, specifically men on horseback, engaged in the pursuit of deer. The iconography of the hunt, combined with the presence of mounted riders and the specific identification of the participants as royal persons, symbolizes aristocratic leisure and the traditional privilege of the monarchy to pursue game.
The work functions as a representation of courtly life and the ceremonial aspects of royal sport during the mid-19th century, capturing a moment of active pursuit rather than a static portrait.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in oil on canvas, a medium consistent with Danish academic practice of the mid-nineteenth century. The handling is fluid yet controlled, with careful modulation of tone to render atmospheric effects and naturalistic detail, particularly in the depiction of foliage and sky. Formal qualities include a horizontal format suited to the landscape narrative, a balanced composition organized around the bridge and river, and a restrained palette dominated by earth tones enlivened by the red of hunting attire and the green of foliage. The scene's tranquil yet dynamic equilibrium reflects contemporary preferences for picturesque realism in genre and landscape painting.
History & Provenance
The painting titled En jagt af kongelige personer was created in 1848 using oil paint on canvas. While the specific artist remains unidentified in available records, the work is attributed to an unknown creator associated with the KMS Stroe 500 designation. The artwork measures 142 cm in height and 173 cm in width.
It is currently held within the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, where it has been accessioned as part of their permanent holdings. The work depicts a hunting scene featuring figures on horseback, a bridge, a river, and deer, reflecting a royal hunting theme consistent with its title. No further details regarding its original commission, specific patron, or intermediate ownership history prior to its acquisition by the museum are provided in the available documentation.
Overview
This oil painting, titled En jagt af kongelige personer (A Hunt of Royal Persons), depicts a dynamic hunting scene set within a lush, forested environment. Equestrians pursue deer across a winding river, with a wooden bridge visible in the foreground. The composition captures a moment of intense activity, featuring multiple figures and animals engaged in the pursuit under a partly cloudy sky.
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