Artwork
Per Degn synger for en snaps
Per Degn synger for en snaps is an oil painting by the Realist artist Wilhelm Marstrand. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Per Degn synger for en snaps is a 1865 oil painting by Wilhelm Marstrand, a Danish artist associated with the country's Golden Age of Painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene in a cluttered room, where three people are engaged in an interaction that may be humorous or chaotic. The figures' actions and expressions suggest a moment of tension or surprise.
Technique & Style
Marstrand's use of oil paint and realist style captures the everyday atmosphere of the scene, with attention to the characters' clothing and the room's furnishings.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, indicating its significance within Danish art heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolai Wilhelm Marstrand (24 December 1810 – 25 March 1873), painter and illustrator, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Nicolai Jacob Marstrand, instrument maker and inventor, and Petra Othilia Smith.
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Per Degn synger for en snaps