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Group Taken at Nortekande Bungalow

Unknown

1884

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Group Taken at Nortekande Bungalow is a 1884 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

A group of people in light-colored clothes stand outside a wooden bungalow. One man holds a rifle; another rests his foot on a chair. A skull with horns hangs above them. This photo-like painting shows Europeans relaxing in 19th-century India. The mix of hunting trophies and fancy vests hints at colonial life—both adventure and comfort. The title suggests some in the group may have come from Austria, Germany, or Scandinavia, not just Britain. To see more scenes like this, look up the subject india, 19th century.

The story of this work

Overview

Colonial life offered amusements. Here, a group enjoying a leisurely afternoon poses in front of a rustic bungalow. The skull with horns inside is a trophy from the hunt. The woman’s laced up vest, along with the name in the title, suggest that this group may contain Austrian, German, or Scandinavian members rather than just the British.