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Kompositionsskitse til "Et Møde i Videnskabernes Selskab" i Videnskabernes Selskab, by Unknown, 1896

Kompositionsskitse til "Et Møde i Videnskabernes Selskab" i Videnskabernes Selskab

Unknown

1896

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Kompositionsskitse til "Et Møde i Videnskabernes Selskab" i Videnskabernes Selskab is a 1896 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a dimly lit room with a group of people sitting around a long table. They look like they’re in the middle of a meeting or discussion. Above them, a chandelier with many candles casts a warm glow, while the rest of the room stays dark. Notice how the artist used bold light and shadow to focus on the faces and hands of the people. The brushstrokes are loose, making the scene feel alive but slightly blurred. If you like this style, look up Realism next.

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