Who painted By Jerusalem. Study?

By Jerusalem. Study was painted by Anna Boberg in 1921.

Where can I see By Jerusalem. Study?

By Jerusalem. Study is held by Nationalmuseum.

Artwork

By Jerusalem. Study

Anna Boberg , 1921

By Jerusalem. Study is an unspecified painting by Anna Boberg. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum. By Jerusalem.

About this work

Overview

By Jerusalem. Study is a 1921 landscape painting by Swedish artist Anna Boberg, currently held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum. The work captures a serene hilly landscape with a distant cityscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil scene of Jerusalem, with a walled city in the background featuring multiple buildings and domes, set against a foreground of trees and a winding road through hills. The composition conveys a sense of calmness.

Technique & Style

Executed in muted tones of green, brown, and gray, the painting exhibits visible brushstrokes, imparting a textured appearance to the overall serene and peaceful visual effect.

History & Provenance

Created in 1921 by Anna Boberg, a versatile Swedish artist from an architectural family, despite her lack of formal art training. The work is now part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.

Context

Anna Boberg's diverse artistic pursuits (ceramics, textiles, set design, writing) and her marriage to architect Ferdinand Boberg contextualize her artistic approach, influenced by her family's architectural background.