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Landskab med motiv fra Fuglsangssøen i Jægersborg Dyrehave
Landskab med motiv fra Fuglsangssøen i Jægersborg Dyrehave is an oil painting by C. A. Kølle. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. C.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil lake scene, Fuglsangssøen, situated within Jægersborg Dyrehave, a forested royal hunting park north of Copenhagen.
The painting depicts a tranquil lake scene, Fuglsangssøen, situated within Jægersborg Dyrehave, a forested royal hunting park north of Copenhagen. The composition centers on the still waters of the lake, framed by dense stands of deciduous trees and a sky lightly brushed with clouds. In the foreground, deer, likely red deer, are shown drinking or grazing along the shoreline, evoking the natural harmony of the royal deer park.
The scene emphasizes quietude and the picturesque qualities of the Danish landscape, aligning with mid-nineteenth-century Danish Golden Age ideals of national identity and scenic beauty.
The inclusion of Cervidae and the specific lake name suggests an intention to represent an actual, recognizable place within the Danish countryside, reinforcing a sense of local pride and topographical specificity.
Technique & Style
Created in 1850, Landskab med motiv fra Fuglsangssøen i Jægersborg Dyrehave is an oil painting executed on canvas. The work measures 32.5 cm in height and 47 cm in width, presenting a landscape genre scene. Stylistically, the composition depicts the Fuglsangssø lake within Jægersborg Dyrehave, featuring elements such as trees, forest, sky, clouds, and cervidae.
The medium of oil paint allows for the rendering of these naturalistic details within the confines of a relatively small-format panel.
History & Provenance
C. A. Kølle created the oil painting Landskab med motiv fra Fuglsangssøen i Jægersborg Dyrehave in 1850. Executed on canvas, the work depicts a landscape featuring Fuglsangssø, deer, trees, and a forest sky. The painting measures 32.5 by 47 centimeters. It is currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
The painting 'Landskab med motiv fra Fuglsangssøen i Jægersborg Dyrehave' by C. A. Kølle is held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, where it is displayed as part of the museum's landscape works. The work, executed in oil on canvas in 1850, measures 32.5 cm by 47 cm, matching the recorded dimensions. No inventory number is specified in the available records, and the sources do not mention any notable exhibition history beyond its presence in the museum's permanent display.
Context
The painting Landskab med motiv fra Fuglsangssøen i Jægersborg Dyrehave (1850) by C. A. Kølle is an oil on canvas landscape that entered the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.
Scholarship situates the work within the mid‑19th‑century Danish landscape tradition, emphasizing its naturalistic rendering of Fuglsang Sø and its reflection of contemporary interest in rural scenery; the painting’s composition, featuring water, forest, and sky, exemplifies the genre’s focus on detailed observation of nature.
Overview
C. A. Kølle's oil painting, Landskab med motiv fra Fuglsangssøen i Jægersborg Dyrehave, created around 1850, captures a tranquil scene within the Jægersborg Deer Park. The work features a serene lake, a deer, and a cloud-filled sky, reflecting a characteristic focus on natural landscapes prevalent during its period. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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