The Obelisk erected in Honour of the Statesman J.H.E. Bernstorff in Gentofte, North of Copenhagen

1788

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

The Obelisk erected in Honour of the Statesman J.H.E. Bernstorff in Gentofte, North of Copenhagen is a 1788 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1788 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a tall stone monument with a clock face on top, surrounded by two big evergreen trees. In front of it, a small group of people stands talking, while others ride horses or walk nearby. A horse-drawn wagon moves along a dirt road in the background, with a quiet countryside stretching out behind it. The monument has a plaque on it, but the words are too small to read. The sky is soft and pale, with just a hint of clouds, giving the whole scene a calm, peaceful feel. If you like this kind of landscape painting, look up Romanticism next.