Artwork
Valkyries
Valkyries is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Elisabeth Baumann. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Valkyries is a 1871 oil painting by Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann, a Polish-Danish artist active during the 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of winged female figures, likely valkyries from Norse mythology, riding horses through a cloudy sky. The valkyries are shown in flowing robes and helmets, with their wings outstretched.
Technique & Style
Jerichau-Baumann employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and drama. The post-impressionist style is evident in the detailed rendering of the figures and horses, set against a swirling, atmospheric background.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst. Jerichau-Baumann was married to sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau and contributed to the evolving artistic movements of the 19th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anna Maria Elisabeth Lisinska Jerichau-Baumann (21 November 1819 – 11 July 1881) was a Polish-Danish painter. She was married to the sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau.
