Svanninge Hills, Funen
1898
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1898
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows rolling hills with soft, rolling dunes in the background. In the foreground, a patch of young pine trees grows close together, their green needles bright against the yellowish grass. The sky is pale and hazy, blending into the distant hills. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, which makes the scene feel fresh and alive. This style was popular in the late 1800s for showing nature as it really looks. If you like this kind of painting, look into Impressionism.
