The Foundation of the Copenhagen Fire Insurance

1786

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

The Foundation of the Copenhagen Fire Insurance is a 1786 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1786 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a semi-circle, with a man in the center holding a book and shaking hands with another man. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and the background is a warm yellow color. The scene appears to be a formal meeting or ceremony, with the people gathered around the central figures. The artist has used a range of colors and textures to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.