Artwork
Portræt af Emil Bønnelycke
Portræt af Emil Bønnelycke is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vilhelm Lundstrøm. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Vilhelm Lundstrøm’s oil portrait, completed in 1921, presents the Danish poet Emil Bønnelycke seated in a vivid blue suit. The work is part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is displayed among the museum’s early twentieth‑century holdings.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, Bønnelycke, appears composed yet slightly austere, his hands folded and his expression marked by a faint frown. The portrait captures the poet’s intellectual demeanor, emphasizing his role as a cultural figure of the period through a direct, unembellished gaze.
Technique & Style
Lundstrøm employs a loose impasto application, with thick, uneven brushstrokes that give the canvas a tactile quality. The palette is dominated by the striking blue of the suit, contrasted against a loosely rendered background of yellow and green, creating a sense of immediacy and visual tension.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the painting has remained in Denmark, entering the Statens Museum for Kunst’s collection where it has been conserved as an example of Lundstrøm’s early portraiture. The museum’s records list it as part of its permanent holdings, accessible to scholars and the public.
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Artist
Vilhelm Lundstrøm (26 May 1893 – 9 May 1950) was a Danish modernist painter. He was a central figure in early Danish experimental art and introduced French cubism to Denmark.
