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A View from the Château of Meudon

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg , 1813

A View from the Château of Meudon, by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, oil, 1813
A View from the Château of Meudon, by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, oil, 1813

A View from the Château of Meudon is an oil painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg. It dates from 1813 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

A View from the Château of Meudon is a landscape oil painting created by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg in 1813. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with the Château of Meudon in the distance, set against rolling hills and trees. Figures are scattered throughout, with a group gathered near a cliff's edge, gazing out at the view.

Technique & Style

Eckersberg employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark, to add depth to the scene. Warm colors capture the soft light, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, a Danish painter influential in the Golden Age of Danish Painting, created this work.

Artist & collection

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Who painted A View from the Château of Meudon?

A View from the Château of Meudon was painted by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg in 1813.

Where can I see A View from the Château of Meudon?

A View from the Château of Meudon is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

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