Artwork
Flodlandskab med pram og både
Flodlandskab med pram og både is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Maximilien Luce. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1907 by French painter Maximilien Luce, this canvas presents a quiet river scene that includes a small boat and a pram floating on the water. The work is part of the collection of Denmark’s National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst).
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a tranquil stretch of water where a modest vessel and a child’s carriage share the surface, suggesting everyday leisure along a riverside. A few distant figures populate the banks, hinting at human activity without disrupting the overall sense of repose.
Technique & Style
Luce applies loose, expressive brushwork that conveys a subtle sense of motion in the water and sky. Muted, blended tones dominate the palette, allowing the horizon to dissolve into soft hues and reinforcing the painting’s calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the painting has remained in public ownership, eventually entering the permanent collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is displayed among other early‑20th‑century works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maximilien Luce was a French Neo-impressionist artist known for his paintings, graphic art, and his anarchist activism.
