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Korsfæstelsen I

Unknown

1910

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Post-Impressionism Early Modern

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Korsfæstelsen I is a 1910 unspecified by Unknown, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1910 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic crowd under a dark, stormy sky. People are scattered—some stand, others kneel or lie on the ground. A few hold red flags, while others look down or toward the center. In the foreground, a horse rears up, and a small group gathers around a fallen figure. The colors are mostly muted browns and grays, with splashes of red and blue for contrast. The loose, sketchy brushstrokes give it a raw, unfinished feel, almost like a hurried sketch. The scene looks tense, with no clear focus on any single person or event. Next, look up the technique: impasto to see how thick paint layers create texture.