Who painted Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads?

Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads was painted by Eric Paulsen in 1789.

Where can I see Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads?

Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads?

Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads

Eric Paulsen , 1789

Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Eric Paulsen. It dates from 1789 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Københavns havn set fra Larsens Plads is a painting created by Erik Pauelsen in 1789. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a view of Copenhagen's harbor from Larsens Plads, showing a lively scene with docked ships and people gathered on the shore. The composition captures a moment of activity and energy.

Technique & Style

Pauelsen employed a range of colors to convey the scene, from cool blues and greens for the water to warm tones for the background buildings. The work is characteristic of the rococo movement.

History & Provenance

Erik Pauelsen, a Danish painter known for landscapes and portraits, created this work in 1789. He died the following year. The painting is now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eric Paulsen

Erik Pauelsen (2 or 14 October 1749 – 20 February 1790) was a Danish painter. He is most notable for his landscapes and was also a popular portraitist. However, he did not experience the same level of success as Jens…