Artwork
In the Glade
In the Glade is an oil painting by Harald Giersing. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1915, *In the Glade* is an oil painting by Danish artist Harald Giersing. Executed during the height of his involvement with Denmark’s classic modernism, the work presents a quiet natural scene rendered in a palette dominated by greens, with touches of yellow and a distant blue haze. It belongs to the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The composition portrays a tranquil woodland clearing, where a few solitary trees rise in the foreground and a dense thicket fills the middle ground. The soft, atmospheric background suggests depth, while the overall mood conveys calm and contemplation, inviting viewers to linger within the peaceful interior of the landscape.
Technique & Style
Giersand’s handling of the surface is marked by confident, bold brushstrokes that animate the foliage and sky. Vivid, saturated colors—especially varied greens—create a lively surface, while the subtle blue horizon introduces a sense of spatial recession. The approach reflects the modernist emphasis on expressive paint application and simplified forms.
History & Provenance
The painting was produced at a pivotal moment when Giersing was shaping the direction of modern Danish art, contributing both to portraiture and landscape genres. After its creation, *In the Glade* entered the holdings of Denmark’s national gallery, Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on view as part of the museum’s modernist collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Harald Giersing (24 April 1881 – 15 January 1927) was a Danish painter. He was instrumental in developing the classic modernism movement in Denmark around 1910-1920. He is remembered as one of Denmark's most important…
