Open full image Pin
Heather Hills near Rye, Jutland, by Unknown, 1887

Heather Hills near Rye, Jutland

Unknown

1887

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Heather Hills near Rye, Jutland is a 1887 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows rolling hills covered in heather, with patches of yellow-green plants. The sky is pale and soft, with a few clouds near the horizon. In the distance, you can see a flat, misty landscape fading into the sky. The artist focused on how light hits the heather, making it look almost glowing. This style matches the way Impressionists painted real-life scenes with natural light. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style changed art.

About the artist

More by Unknown

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app