Artwork

Et parti fra Svendborg, set fra Ørkel Slotsbanke

Et parti fra Svendborg, set fra Ørkel Slotsbanke, by Ferdinand Richardt, oil, 1840
Et parti fra Svendborg, set fra Ørkel Slotsbanke, by Ferdinand Richardt, oil, 1840

Et parti fra Svendborg, set fra Ørkel Slotsbanke is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Ferdinand Richardt. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Et parti fra Svendborg, set fra Ørkel Slotsbanke is a landscape painting created by Ferdinand Richardt in 1840 using oil paint. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil coastal scene near Svendborg, viewed from Ørkel Slotsbanke, featuring a body of water, a grassy foreground with trees and buildings, and figures walking along a path.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a realistic style, achieved through smooth brushstrokes and a predominantly earthy color palette of greens, browns, and grays.

Context

The painting is associated with the German Romanticism movement, reflecting the artistic trends of its time.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ferdinand Richardt

Artist

Ferdinand Richardt

Joachim Ferdinand Richardt (10 April 1819 – 29 October 1895) was a Danish-American artist.