Artwork
Sulmalla prøver forgæves at overtale sin elsker Cathmor til at slutte fred med Fingal
Sulmalla prøver forgæves at overtale sin elsker Cathmor til at slutte fred med Fingal is an oil painting by C.F. Høyer. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This 1810 oil painting by C.
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Overview
This 1810 oil painting by C.F. Høyer is titled 'Sulmalla prøver forgæves at overtale sin elsker Cathmor til at slutte fred med Fingal'. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, Sulmalla, attempting to persuade a reclining man, Cathmor, to take some action. The scene is set in a rocky landscape with trees and a cloudy sky, suggesting a narrative related to the characters' natural surroundings.
Technique & Style
The work features a woman in a flowing, sleeveless dress and a man in armor, rendered in oil paint. The composition includes a detailed background with trees, birds, and a cloudy sky, creating a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1810 by C.F. Høyer, the painting is now held at the Statens Museum for Kunst, indicating its significance within the Danish art historical canon.
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