Artwork

Kompositionsskitse til "Et Møde i Videnskabernes Selskab" i Videnskabernes Selskab

Kompositionsskitse til "Et Møde i Videnskabernes Selskab" i Videnskabernes Selskab is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Peder Severin Krøyer. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This 1898 oil painting by Peder Severin Krøyer is a compositional study for a larger work depicting a meeting at the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a solemn gathering of formally attired men seated around a table, immersed in serious conversation. The scene conveys an atmosphere of contemplative intensity, suggesting the discussion of weighty matters.

Technique & Style

Krøyer employed chiaroscuro to create strong light and dark contrasts, notably through the warm glow of a chandelier. This technique adds depth and dramatic emphasis to the composition.

History & Provenance

Created in 1898 as a study for 'A Meeting in the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters', the work has been preserved in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.