Artwork
Palazzo Ferrante i Cività d'Antino
Palazzo Ferrante i Cività d'Antino is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henry Lørup. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Henry Lørup’s 1896 oil painting, titled Palazzo Ferrante i Cività d’Antino, is part of the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst. The work portrays a quiet urban street scene, framed by pale façades and a dominant building with a balcony and doorway.
Subject & Meaning
Three women occupy the centre of the narrow thoroughfare, each dressed in long skirts and blouses; one carries a basket, suggesting everyday activity. Their presence amid the restrained architecture conveys a moment of ordinary life within a historic setting.
Technique & Style
Lørup employs oil on canvas to achieve subtle depth, allowing the surface texture of brushstrokes to remain visible. A muted palette of whites, beiges and pale blues unifies the composition, while the handling of light emphasizes spatial recession and the quiet atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, the painting entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings, where it remains on display. The museum’s acquisition situates the work among other late‑19th‑century Danish pieces, offering insight into Lørup’s oeuvre.
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