Who painted Den gule stue?

Den gule stue was painted by Unknown in 1924.

Where can I see Den gule stue?

Den gule stue is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Den gule stue

Unknown , 1924

Den gule stue is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Den gule stue, painted around 1924 by the artist known as 1424_person, depicts a modest interior bathed in muted yellow. The composition centers on a sparsely furnished room with two wooden chairs, a small table, and a hanging object on the right wall, all illuminated by daylight spilling through an open doorway that frames a vague outdoor scene.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a quiet, transitional moment between interior and exterior, suggesting a pause before departure or return. The empty chairs and the ambiguous coat or bag hint at a temporary absence, while the softened view of greenery and sky beyond the door evokes a sense of longing or anticipation, underscoring themes of solitude and movement.

Technique & Style

Thick, uneven brushstrokes create a tactile surface, especially on the yellow walls where the paint builds up in an impasto fashion. This texture adds a physical depth that contrasts with the softer, blurred depiction of the outside world. The limited palette and restrained lighting emphasize the room’s warm yet isolated atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Since its creation in the early 1920s, Den gule stue has been part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The museum acquired the piece as part of its effort to document everyday domestic environments, and it remains on display as an example of early twentieth‑century Scandinavian interior painting.