Bakkegade i Hillerød
1884
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1884
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a quiet street with small houses on both sides. The buildings are painted in soft pinks and yellows, with dark roofs. A lone figure walks down the middle of the street, holding an umbrella. The sky is overcast, and the ground looks wet. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture light and movement. The colors feel warm but muted, like a calm, everyday moment. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style changed how artists painted light.
