Artwork

Sunset. Fontainebleau

Sunset. Fontainebleau, by Valdemar Schønheyder Møller, oil, 1900
Sunset. Fontainebleau, by Valdemar Schønheyder Møller, oil, 1900

Sunset. Fontainebleau is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Valdemar Schønheyder Møller. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Sunset.

About this work

Overview

Sunset. Fontainebleau is a 1900 oil painting by Valdemar Christian Schønheyder Møller, a Danish artist known for capturing sunlight effects.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape at dusk, with a field and trees silhouetted against a pale blue sky and a setting sun, conveying a sense of calm.

Technique & Style

Møller employed thin paint layers to achieve smooth transitions between light and shadow, characteristic of his post-impressionist style, creating a soft, glowing effect.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, exemplifying Møller's focus on sunlight and its effects on the natural world.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Valdemar Schønheyder Møller

Artist

Valdemar Schønheyder Møller

Valdemar Christian Schønheyder Møller (5 January 1864 – 3 May 1905) was a Danish painter, known principally for his depictions of sunlight.