Artwork
Audienssalen på Rosenborg
Audienssalen på Rosenborg is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Karl Jensen. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Audienssalen på Rosenborg is a 1895 oil painting by Karl Jensen, a Danish artist known for landscapes and interior scenes. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the interior of a historic hall at Rosenborg Castle, showcasing its checkered floor, fireplace, and ornate furnishings, including chairs and a table. The walls feature several paintings, contributing to the room's elaborate atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Executed in an impressionist style, the work employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume. Light from a window highlights certain areas, while others remain in shadow, drawing the viewer's attention to the room's intricate details.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Georg Jensen (22 November 1851 – 23 May 1933) was a Danish painter. He is remembered for his landscapes of northern Zealand and for his architectural interiors.
Musikalische Unterhaltung
Christian IV's Audience Chamber at Rosenborg Palace, Copenhagen
Projet d'Atelier București
Interior roșu
Project for a Room for King Ludwig II (1854–1886) of Bavaria
Sala gravurilor
The Gallery at the Browsholme, near Clitheroe
The Entrance Hall of Mortham Tower, Rokeby, Yorkshire
The Hall at Speke, Lancashire
Sumptuous Renaissance Interior with Tric-Trac Players