Artwork
Lake Bagsværd
Lake Bagsværd is an oil painting by Niels Larsen Stevns. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Lake Bagsværd is a 1941 oil painting by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection. It captures a serene lakeside scene in muted tones.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a peaceful lake setting with a foreground of water's edge and adjacent grassy area, set against a cloudy sky. The overall mood conveyed is one of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Visible brushstrokes impart a textured quality to the work. Stevns employed a subdued palette dominated by shades of green, blue, and gray, contributing to the calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1941, the painting is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection. Stevns' background included training at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and assisting Joakim Skovgaard.
Artist & collection
Artist
Niels Larsen Stevns (9 July 1864 – 27 September 1941) was a Danish painter and sculptor.
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