Artwork

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen, by August Jerndorff, unspecified, 1894
The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen, by August Jerndorff, unspecified, 1894

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist August Jerndorff. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen is a landscape painting by August Jerndorff that depicts a beach along the northern coast of Copenhagen.

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen is a landscape painting by August Jerndorff that depicts a beach along the northern coast of Copenhagen. The work belongs to the genre of landscape painting, focusing on the natural shoreline environment of the Vedbæk area. As a coastal scene, the painting represents the Danish seaside landscape characteristic of the late nineteenth century, capturing the open beach setting that gave the work its title.

History & Provenance

The painting The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen by August Jerndorff is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The work, created in 1888, is part of the museum's permanent holdings of landscape paintings. No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available sources, nor is there recorded information regarding its exhibition history.

Overview

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen is a 1894 landscape painting by August Jerndorff, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Technique & Style

Jerndorff employed soft brushstrokes and a focus on simple shapes to create a dreamy, unified effect, blending the land and water into a smooth visual texture.

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen
The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen, Unknown

Artist & collection

Portrait of August Jerndorff

Artist

August Jerndorff

August Jerndorff (1846–1906) was an artist, born in Oldenburg.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen?

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen was painted by August Jerndorff in 1894.

Where can I see The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen?

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen?

The Coast of Vedbæk, North of Copenhagen is associated with Impressionism.