Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by Vilhelm Lundstrøm. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Rendered in oil on canvas, the work measures a modest size and is part of the collection of Denmark’s National Gallery, the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Vilhelm Lundstrøm’s 1927 self‑portrait presents the artist in a straightforward, two‑dimensional format. Rendered in oil on canvas, the work measures a modest size and is part of the collection of Denmark’s National Gallery, the Statens Museum for Kunst. Its composition centers on a single figure against a uniform blue field, emphasizing the painter’s interest in clarity and compositional balance.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas depicts a man with a moustache, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, turned slightly toward the viewer’s left while his torso angles to the right. The direct gaze and formal attire suggest a self‑presentation that is both professional and personal, offering a concise visual statement of the artist’s identity without narrative embellishment.
Technique & Style
Lundstrøm employs a flat, graphic approach, using bold outlines and limited shading to define form. The palette is restrained: muted earth tones for the clothing contrast with the vivid, solid blue background. This reduction of detail creates a sense of immediacy, while the crisp lines and simplified shapes reflect the modernist tendency toward abstraction and visual economy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1927, the portrait entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s commitment to documenting Danish modernism and preserving representative works by Lundstrøm, a pivotal figure in early 20th‑century Scandinavian art.
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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.
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