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View of Stockholm from Kvarnholmen, by Carl Stefan Bennet, oil, 1851

View of Stockholm from Kvarnholmen

Carl Stefan Bennet

1851

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

View of Stockholm from Kvarnholmen is a 1851 oil by Carl Stefan Bennet, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Carl Stefan Bennet
When & what style?
1851
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a body of water in the distance. The scene is set at dusk, with the sky transitioning from orange to dark blue. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered on a rocky outcrop, looking out at the view. The painting's use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a sense of tranquility. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the way the trees and rocks are rendered. The painting invites the viewer to step into the peaceful world it depicts. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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