Artwork
Still Life With a Jar and a Bottle
Still Life With a Jar and a Bottle is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vilhelm Lundstrøm. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
Still Life With a Jar and a Bottle is a 1920 oil painting by Danish artist Vilhelm Lundstrøm, now part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a minimalist arrangement of everyday objects: a jar with a white lid, a bottle with a dark neck, and folded fabric, set against a somber background. The emphasis lies in the interplay of light and shadow rather than the objects themselves.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thick, uneven brushstrokes and prominent impasto, particularly on the jar and bottle, the work exhibits a textured, almost tactile quality. The strong contrast between light and dark areas enhances the three-dimensionality of the subjects.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920, the painting is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, though detailed provenance prior to its acquisition is not provided in the available information.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not detailed, the piece reflects early 20th-century still life tendencies, focusing on the artistic manipulation of light, shadow, and texture over representational precision.
Legacy
The painting's legacy is intertwined with its presence in the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection, contributing to the broader understanding of Vilhelm Lundstrøm's oeuvre and early 20th-century Danish still life painting.
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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.
