Who painted Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon?

Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon was painted by Johan Lundbye in 1840.

Where can I see Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon?

Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon?

Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon is associated with Barbizon school.

Can I buy a print of Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon

Johan Lundbye , 1840

Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Johan Lundbye. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Landscape in Cloudy Weather.

About this work

Overview

Landscape in Cloudy Weather. Late Afternoon is a 1840 oil painting by Johan Lundbye, a Danish artist known for his landscapes and animal paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural landscape in Zealand, featuring trees, a stream, and a cloudy sky with the sun breaking through. It reflects Lundbye's response to the nationalist call for art rooted in Denmark's landscapes.

Technique & Style

Lundbye used oil paint to create a detailed and realistic representation of the scene, capturing the late afternoon atmosphere and the play of light through the clouds.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection and is associated with the Barbizon School movement, a group Lundbye was linked to along with other national romantic painters like P. C. Skovgaard and Lorenz Frølich.