Artwork
Et telegram
Et telegram is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Julius Exner. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Et telegram is a 1897 oil painting by Julius Exner, a Danish artist known for depicting everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman writing at a table, surrounded by domestic objects, conveying a sense of calm concentration. Her bowed head and engrossed posture suggest focus on her task.
Technique & Style
Exner employs chiaroscuro to create depth, drawing attention to the woman and her writing. The dimly lit room and use of light from a window on the left add to the painting's dimensionality.
History & Provenance
Created during Denmark's National Romantic period, Et telegram is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Context
Exner's work follows the Golden Age of Danish Painting and is associated with the post-impressionist movement, reflecting the artistic trends of his time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Johan Julius Exner, (30 November 1825 – 15 November 1910), Danish genre painter, was born in Copenhagen to Johann Gottlieb Exner, a Czech musician from Bohemia, who came to Denmark during the Napoleonic period, and his wife Karen…
