Who painted Painting?

Painting was painted by Alexander Kircher in 1928.

Where can I see Painting?

Painting is held by Postmuseum.

Artwork

Painting

Alexander Kircher , 1928

Painting is a paint painting by Alexander Kircher. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Postmuseum.

About this work

The detail that makes this work interesting is the historical context of the ship's first turn in 1928.

The painting shows a large ship, the "Kungsholm", in the port of Gothenburg.
It's surrounded by smaller ships.
You can see a quay in the background with the sister ship "Gripsholm".
The "Kungsholm" has a black brown hull in the painting, but it was later painted white.
The ship is seen from the front at an angle.
The painting is framed in a black wooden frame.
The detail that makes this work interesting is the historical context of the ship's first turn in 1928.
The artist included the sister ship in the background, which adds to the scene.
To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique: sfumato.

Overview

This oil painting by Alexander Kircher depicts the motor vessel 'Kungsholm' on its inaugural voyage in 1928, as it maneuvers in the port of Gothenburg.

Subject & Meaning

The 'Kungsholm' is shown at an angle, surrounded by smaller ships, with its sister ship 'Gripsholm' visible at a quay in the background, capturing a moment in the vessel's history.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of light and shadow is notable, although the specific technique employed is not definitively identified in the work; however, the subtle gradations of tone are reminiscent of sfumato.

History & Provenance

The painting documents the 'Kungsholm's' first turn in 1928, with the vessel initially having a black-brown hull, which was later repainted white.