Artwork
Aften ved Bondedammen i Hellebæk
Aften ved Bondedammen i Hellebæk is an oil painting by P. C. Skovgaard. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Aften ved Bondedammen i Hellebæk is a painting created by P. C. Skovgaard in 1858. It is an oil painting held in the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene lake scene at dusk, with trees on the shore and a calm atmosphere. The reflected sky on the water's surface adds to the tranquility.
Technique & Style
Skovgaard's use of light and shadow creates depth in the scene, with trees casting gentle shadows. The artist's representation of the natural world is characteristic of his large-scale landscape paintings.
History & Provenance
P. C. Skovgaard was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Danish Painting, known for his landscapes. This work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Christian Thamsen Skovgaard (4 April 1817 – 13 April 1875), known as P. C. Skovgaard, was a Danish national romantic landscape painter. He is considered one of the leading landscape painters of the 19th century…
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Aften ved Bondedammen i Hellebæk