Who painted The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg?

The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg was painted by Vilhelm Kyhn in 1875.

Where can I see The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg?

The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg?

The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg

Vilhelm Kyhn , 1875

The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Vilhelm Kyhn. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg is an oil painting created by Vilhelm Kyhn in 1875. It exemplifies Kyhn's work as a Danish landscape painter during a period of transition in Danish art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene lake landscape near Silkeborg, characterized by rolling hills, trees, and calm waters that reflect the sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and depth.

Technique & Style

Kyhn's use of oil paint and gentle brushstrokes creates a warm and cozy atmosphere, while the reflection of the sky on the lake's surface adds to the sense of serenity and calmness.

History & Provenance

Vilhelm Kyhn, born in 1819, was not only a painter but also an educator who founded art schools, including one for women. His work bridges the Danish Golden Age and the Modern Breakthrough, though he maintained a traditionalist approach.

Artist & collection

Artist

Vilhelm Kyhn

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.