Who painted The Outskirts of Nørrebro?

The Outskirts of Nørrebro was painted by Peter Rostrup Bøyesen in 1905.

Where can I see The Outskirts of Nørrebro?

The Outskirts of Nørrebro is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Outskirts of Nørrebro?

The Outskirts of Nørrebro is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Outskirts of Nørrebro?

Museum-quality prints of The Outskirts of Nørrebro are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Outskirts of Nørrebro

Peter Rostrup Bøyesen , 1905

The Outskirts of Nørrebro is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Peter Rostrup Bøyesen. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

The artist's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness and serenity in the painting.

This painting depicts a couple walking together on a dirt path, with the woman leaning on the man's arm. They are dressed in dark, old-fashioned clothing, and the woman is holding a small bag in her hand. The background features a grassy field with a few buildings in the distance, set against a grey sky.

The couple's attire and the setting suggest a rural or suburban scene from the early 20th century. The artist's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness and serenity in the painting.

To learn more about the artist's work, explore the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Overview

The Outskirts of Nørrebro is a 1905 oil painting by Peter Rostrup Bøyesen, part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a couple walking in unison on a dirt path, the woman supported by the man's arm, conveying a sense of intimacy and mutual support. Their traditional, dark attire and the rural backdrop of a grassy field with distant buildings evoke a serene, early 20th-century suburban or rural life.

Technique & Style

Bøyesen employed muted color tones and soft brushstrokes to imbue the scene with calmness and serenity, reflecting a subdued, observational approach to capturing everyday life.

History & Provenance

Created in 1905, the painting is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains part of the permanent collection.