Who painted Solskinsformiddag i Civita d'Antino?

Solskinsformiddag i Civita d'Antino was painted by Kristian Zahrtmann in 1905.

Where can I see Solskinsformiddag i Civita d'Antino?

Solskinsformiddag i Civita d'Antino is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Solskinsformiddag i Civita d'Antino?

Solskinsformiddag i Civita d'Antino is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Solskinsformiddag i Civita d'Antino

Kristian Zahrtmann , 1905

Solskinsformiddag i Civita d'Antino is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Kristian Zahrtmann. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Kristian Zahrtmann’s 1905 oil painting *Solskinsformiddag i Civita d’Antino* captures a quiet morning in the Italian hill town of Civita d’Antino. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst’s collection and reflects Zahrtmann’s turn toward naturalistic, Impressionist concerns after his earlier history paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a small group gathered in a stone‑lined courtyard, surrounded by foliage and the town’s characteristic architecture. A central figure in a white shirt and dark trousers draws the eye, illuminated by the soft morning light, suggesting a moment of leisurely repose.

Technique & Style

Zahrtmann employs warm, muted tones and fluid brushwork typical of late‑19th‑century Impressionism. Subtle chiaroscuro creates depth, while the handling of light on fabric and stone conveys the atmospheric quality of a sun‑lit Italian morning.

History & Provenance

Created in 1905, the painting entered the collection of Denmark’s national gallery, Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display. It marks a period when Zahrtmann, along with his contemporaries, moved away from academic conventions toward a more realistic, observational approach.

Context

During the early 1900s Zahrtmann traveled extensively in Italy, drawing inspiration from its landscapes and daily life. *Solskinsformiddag i Civita d’Antino* reflects this Italian influence and aligns with a broader European shift toward naturalism and the depiction of everyday scenes.