Artwork

Svanninge Hills, Funen

Svanninge Hills, Funen, by Karl Schou, oil, 1900
Svanninge Hills, Funen, by Karl Schou, oil, 1900

Svanninge Hills, Funen is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Karl Schou. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Svanninge Hills, Funen is an oil painting by Karl Schou, created in 1900. It is a landscape painting held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Svanninge Bakker, a serene landscape of rolling hills and trees. The scene is characterized by a mix of green grass and brown earth, with vibrant green trees in the foreground and more hills stretching out into the background under a light blue sky.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a realistic style, with detailed textures and colors that capture the subtleties of the natural world. A range of colors is used to convey the nuances of the landscape, from deep greens to warm browns.

History & Provenance

Created in 1900, the painting is now part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Karl Schou

Artist

Karl Schou

Karl Schou (1870–1938) was an artist, born in Copenhagen.