Artwork

Landscape with a Building in the Background

Landscape with a Building in the Background, by Lorenz Frølich, unspecified, 1859
Landscape with a Building in the Background, by Lorenz Frølich, unspecified, 1859

Landscape with a Building in the Background is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Lorenz Frølich. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Building in the Background is a 1859 painting by Lorenz Frølich, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a grassy foreground, trees framing the edges, and a distant building near water. Soft grays and whites dominate, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The absence of human figures emphasizes the natural setting and the distant structure.

Technique & Style

Loose and blended brushstrokes characterize the painting, suggesting a spontaneous or outdoor approach. The soft, hazy quality of the work is achieved through the artist's use of muted colors and subtle blending.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lorenz Frølich

Artist

Lorenz Frølich

Lorenz Frølich (1820–1908) was an artist, born in Copenhagen.