Who painted Korsfæstelsen I?

Korsfæstelsen I was painted by Unknown in 1910.

Where can I see Korsfæstelsen I?

Korsfæstelsen I is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Korsfæstelsen I?

Korsfæstelsen I is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Korsfæstelsen I

Unknown , 1910

Korsfæstelsen I is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1910 by the artist known as 237_person, Korsfæstelsen I is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work is an oil painting that portrays a tumultuous gathering beneath a storm‑laden sky. Figures are dispersed across the canvas, some upright, others kneeling or collapsed, while a rearing horse dominates the foreground.

Subject & Meaning

The composition suggests a scene of collective unrest, with participants clutching red banners and directing their gazes toward a central point where a fallen individual lies. The chaotic arrangement and muted palette evoke a sense of tension and ambiguity, leaving the precise narrative open to interpretation rather than depicting a specific historical episode.

Technique & Style

The limited use of vivid reds and blues provides visual contrast within the overall subdued scheme.

Brushwork is loose and sketch‑like, giving the surface an unfinished, immediate quality. Though the paint is applied thinly in most areas, certain sections—particularly the horse’s mane and the red flags—show thicker, impasto passages that create palpable texture against the surrounding browns and grays. The limited use of vivid reds and blues provides visual contrast within the overall subdued scheme.

History & Provenance

Korsfæstelsen I entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after its creation, though details of its acquisition remain sparse. The painting has remained in the museum’s permanent collection since the early twentieth century, offering scholars a glimpse into the artist’s early oeuvre and the broader artistic currents of the period.