Who painted Parti af Jyllands østkyst. Stille sommerdag?

Parti af Jyllands østkyst. Stille sommerdag was painted by A. Thorenfeld in 1894.

Where can I see Parti af Jyllands østkyst. Stille sommerdag?

Parti af Jyllands østkyst. Stille sommerdag is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Parti af Jyllands østkyst. Stille sommerdag?

Parti af Jyllands østkyst. Stille sommerdag is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Parti af Jyllands østkyst. Stille sommerdag

A. Thorenfeld , 1894

Parti af Jyllands østkyst. Stille sommerdag is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist A. Thorenfeld. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1894, this oil on canvas portrays a quiet summer scene along the eastern shoreline of Jutland.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1894, this oil on canvas portrays a quiet summer scene along the eastern shoreline of Jutland. The composition opens onto a broad, flat landscape that recedes toward a distant waterline under a muted, cloud‑filled sky. The painting resides in the collection of Denmark’s National Gallery, Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a tranquil coastal vista, where a stretch of grass, scattered stones and a strip of sand lead the eye toward the sea. The subdued lighting and expansive sky convey a sense of stillness, inviting contemplation of the natural calm that characterises a summer day on Jutland’s east coast.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the artist employs layered brushwork to render the subtle gradations of sky and water, while thicker impasto suggests texture in the foreground vegetation and rocks. The palette of muted blues, grays and earth tones enhances depth, and the balanced composition guides the viewer’s gaze toward the horizon.

History & Provenance

A. Thorenfeld painted the piece during a period of heightened interest in Danish coastal scenery. Since its creation, the canvas has been part of the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings, where it remains accessible to the public as an example of late‑19th‑century landscape painting in Denmark.