Artwork
From Amalfi
From Amalfi is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Weie. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
From Amalfi is a 1907 painting by Edvard Weie, a Danish artist associated with Modernism. The work is a landscape that embodies the characteristics of Post-Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, trees, and distant buildings, evoking a sense of tranquility. The composition is dominated by natural elements, with the built environment playing a subtle role.
Technique & Style
Weie's brushstrokes are loose and expressive, imbuing the painting with a sense of spontaneity. The color palette is subdued, with soft blues and greens prevailing, and earthy tones used for the distant buildings.
History & Provenance
Weie, born in 1879, was recognized with the Eckersberg Medal in 1925. He died in 1943. From Amalfi is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Viggo Thorvald Edvard Weie (18 November 1879 - 9 April 1943) was a Danish Modernist painter. He was a recipient of Eckersberg Medal in 1925. He died during 1943 in Frederiksberg.
