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Fakkeltoget 1867 for H.C. Andersen i Odense, by Unknown, unspecified, 1931

Fakkeltoget 1867 for H.C. Andersen i Odense

Unknown

1931

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Fakkeltoget 1867 for H.C. Andersen i Odense is a 1931 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1931
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a packed crowd under a dark, wood-beamed ceiling. The people are tightly packed, facing forward, with some wearing hats and coats. In the back, a bright yellow building with arched windows and a tower stands out against the dimmer space. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, making the crowd look almost like a swarm. The lighting is uneven—some faces glow from below, while others stay shadowed. Next, check out impasto to see how thick paint creates texture like this.

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