Artwork
Shower
Shower is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Karl Nordström. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Karl Nordström's 1902 oil painting, Shower, is a landscape scene characterized by its emphasis on light and atmosphere. It is a representative work by a Swedish painter known for his landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rugged coastline with waves crashing against the shore, rendered in various shades of gray. The turbulent sea and overcast sky with rain convey a sense of dynamic energy and power.
Technique & Style
Executed in a post-impressionist style, Shower showcases Nordström's attention to capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in a natural setting.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst. Nordström created it during a period when he was influential in shaping Sweden's artistic institutions as a long-serving chairman of the Association of Artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Fredrik Nordström (11 July 1855 – 16 August 1923) was a Swedish painter who specialized in landscapes. From 1896 to 1920, he was chairman of the Association of Artists (Konstnärsförbundet).
