Artwork
Bag kunstnerens have på Farimagsvej ved St. Jørgens Sø
Bag kunstnerens have på Farimagsvej ved St. Jørgens Sø is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vilhelm Kyhn. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Bag kunstnerens have på Farimagsvej ved St.
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Overview
Bag kunstnerens have på Farimagsvej ved St. Jørgens Sø is an 1852 oil painting by Danish artist Vilhelm Kyhn, capturing a serene view behind his garden near St. Jørgens Sø.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil garden scene with a wooden fence, lush greenery, a grazing white horse, and a lake with trees under a hazy sky, emphasizing Kyhn's interest in local landscapes.
Technique & Style
Kyhn employed warm colors and soft brushstrokes, characteristic of his realist approach, to convey calmness. The composition guides the viewer's focus towards the distant grazing horse.
History & Provenance
Created in 1852, the work reflects Kyhn's role in bridging Denmark’s Golden Age with later movements, despite his adherence to traditional techniques. His educational efforts included founding alternative art schools.
Context
As a landscape painter and educator, Kyhn's work and legacy influenced subsequent artists, notably through his schools, one of which was attended by Anna Ancher.
Legacy
While committed to traditional realism, Kyhn's contributions to Danish art extend beyond his paintings to his impact on art education, particularly in promoting opportunities for women artists.
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Artist
Peter Vilhelm Carl Kyhn (March 30, 1819 – May 11, 1903) was a Danish landscape painter who belonged to the generation of national romantic painters immediately after the Danish Golden Age and before the Modern Breakthrough.
