Artwork
Bag kunstnerens have på Farimagsvej ved St. Jørgens Sø
Bag kunstnerens have på Farimagsvej ved St. Jørgens Sø is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown artist. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The painting 'Bag kunstnerens have på Farimagsvej ved St.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Bag kunstnerens have på Farimagsvej ved St. Jørgens Sø' was created by William Ronald in 1852, though Ronald is more commonly associated with a later period as a Canadian abstract expressionist painter.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a serene garden scene with a weathered wooden fence, gate, and trees surrounding a small pond or stream, evoking a sense of quiet naturalness.
Technique & Style
The painting captures the play of light filtering through branches, casting soft shadows, and features warm, muted colors, characteristics that suggest an early influence or exploration of naturalistic representation.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, though its creation by William Ronald, known for his later abstract work, presents an interesting contrast in his oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Ronald Smith (August 13, 1926 – February 9, 1998), known professionally as William Ronald, was a Canadian painter, best known as the founder of the influential Canadian abstract art group Painters Eleven in 1953…
