Artwork
Opstilling med vinglas, østers, citron og andre frugter
Opstilling med vinglas, østers, citron og andre frugter is an oil painting by the Realist artist Carl Balsgaard. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Opstilling med vinglas, østers, citron og andre frugter is a still life painting created in 1848 by Carl Vilhelm Balsgaard, a Danish artist known for his still lifes. The work is executed in oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a carefully arranged still life of wine glasses, oysters, lemons, and other fruits on a table, set against a dark background. The composition creates a sense of depth and texture.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume and dimensionality among the objects. The use of chiaroscuro adds depth to the still life.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Vilhelm Balsgaard (24 December 1812, Copenhagen - 14 August 1893, Copenhagen) was a Danish painter; primarily of still-lifes.
