Artwork

Från Gumshornsgränd, Stockholm

Från Gumshornsgränd, Stockholm, by Victor Forssell, unspecified, 1896
Från Gumshornsgränd, Stockholm, by Victor Forssell, unspecified, 1896

Från Gumshornsgränd, Stockholm is an unspecified painting by Victor Forssell. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Från Gumshornsgränd, Stockholm is a cityscape painting by Victor Forssell, created around 1896. It is a winter scene depicting a street in Stockholm and is held at the Nationalmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Gumshornsgatan, with a large building on the left and a smaller one on the right. Figures are present, including a person walking towards the larger building, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the larger building featuring a brown roof and the smaller one a dark dome. Bare trees and bushes in the foreground add to the wintry atmosphere, creating a serene mood through soft colors and gentle snowfall.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Victor Forssell

Artist

Victor Forssell

Victor Forssell (1846–1931) was an artist, born in Sala.

Nationalmuseum

Museum

Nationalmuseum

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