Midsummer. Landscape
1935
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1935
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a bright, loose landscape with bold colors. A winding road cuts through green hills, leading to a cluster of trees and a small building in the distance. The sky is pale blue, and the brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving it a rough, sketchy feel. The artist used quick, visible strokes—some colors even look like they’re smeared. This technique makes the scene feel lively and unfinished, like a snapshot of nature rather than a polished view. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.