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En sommerdag. Motiv fra Horneland ved Fåborg
En sommerdag. Motiv fra Horneland ved Fåborg is an oil painting by Vilhelm Kyhn. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. En sommerdag.
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Overview
En sommerdag. Motiv fra Horneland ved Fåborg is a 1869 oil painting by Vilhelm Kyhn, a Danish artist known for his landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene countryside scene near Fåborg, with a small lake, trees, and two figures sitting on the grassy shore. The tranquil atmosphere is evoked through the artist's attention to light and color.
Technique & Style
Kyhn's use of oil paint captures the soft, natural light and the subtle play of colors in the landscape, creating a peaceful ambiance. The blending of colors and the rendering of textures contribute to the overall sense of serenity.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1869, it reflects Kyhn's association with national romanticism, a style characteristic of the period following the Danish Golden Age.
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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.
