Artwork
The Quay, Bandol
The Quay, Bandol is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jens Adolf Jerichau. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Quay, Bandol is a 1915 oil painting by Jens Adolf Jerichau, a Danish artist known for his work in sculpture and his role in the transition from Neoclassicism to a more realistic style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene coastal scene in Bandol, featuring a quay in the foreground and gentle hills and a calm sea in the background, evoking a sense of peaceful tranquility.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of Impressionism, the work emphasizes light and atmosphere, using muted colors and subtle chiaroscuro to create depth and convey the play of light on the water and surrounding foliage.
History & Provenance
The Quay, Bandol is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifying Jerichau's foray into Impressionist painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emil Jens Baumann Adolf Jerichau (17 April 1816 – 25 July 1883) was a Danish sculptor.
