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Et frokostbord
Et frokostbord is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist O.A. Hermansen. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. O.
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Overview
O.A. Hermansen's "Et frokostbord" (A Breakfast Table) is an oil painting from 1892. This still life captures a quiet, domestic moment, presenting a simple meal arranged on a wooden table. The artwork showcases Hermansen's attention to ordinary subjects and his skill in depicting everyday objects with precision. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a modest spread, including a plate of cooked fish, a bowl of butter, a wedge of cheese, and a few radishes. A bottle of beer and a glass pitcher are also present, alongside a pipe resting on the table's edge. The blue-and-white plates and a cloth napkin enhance the intimate, homely atmosphere, with a carved wooden chair visible in the background, implying a human presence.
Technique & Style
The artist paid close attention to how illumination creates highlights on the glass and food, making certain areas glow, while others fall into shadow.
Hermansen meticulously rendered the effects of light across the various surfaces in the composition. The artist paid close attention to how illumination creates highlights on the glass and food, making certain areas glow, while others fall into shadow. This careful observation of light and dark contributes to the painting's realistic quality and transforms the mundane subject matter into a study of visual texture and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1892, "Et frokostbord" is an example of O.A. Hermansen's work within the still life genre, reflecting artistic trends of the late 19th century. The painting has since entered a prominent public collection, ensuring its long-term preservation and display. It is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it contributes to the museum's holdings of Danish art from this period.
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