Artwork
Køer på en mark
Køer på en mark is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Thorvald Niss. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Køer på en mark is an 1896 oil painting by Thorvald Niss, a Danish artist linked to the Skagen Painters. The work exemplifies Impressionist tendencies, focusing on light and everyday rural life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts cows grazing in a serene field with rolling hills, reflecting Niss’s affinity for natural landscapes and rural themes, a common subject in his work.
Technique & Style
Characterized by dominant green and brown hues with blue accents in the sky, the painting features textured, thick brushstrokes in the foreground grass, contrasting with the more realistic, detailed rendering of the cows.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, Køer på en mark is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thorvald Simeon Niss (7 May 1842 – 11 May 1905) was a Danish landscape painter who became interested in marine art after becoming a member of the Skagen Painters.
