Ubekendt titel 1928 - 1938

This watercolor on paper of unknown title was made by Jakob Danielsen, an Inuit artist born in Greenland in 1888. Danielsen lived during a period of significant change as Greenland experienced increasing contact with the Western world through trade, missionary work, and colonial administration. Danielsen's art provides insight into the cultural exchanges of the time and his own identity. The whale is depicted in a rather documentary style. His paintings offer a window into the traditional practices and relationship with nature of the Inuit. Yet, these works were also made for a Danish audience. Danielsen navigated the complexities of his cultural identity while responding to the expectations and interests of the colonizers. Danielsen's images offer a valuable perspective on the transformations and negotiations of identity that occurred during this period of cultural contact. His art invites us to contemplate the intricate dynamics between tradition, modernity, and representation in the context of colonialism.