Artwork
Et parti fra Farum
Et parti fra Farum is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist F.C. Kiærskou. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
As a landscape painting, it belongs to the tradition of topographical and scenic representation that was common in early 19th-century Danish art.
The painting depicts a view of Farum Sø (Farum Lake), a body of water in Denmark. As a landscape painting, it belongs to the tradition of topographical and scenic representation that was common in early 19th-century Danish art. The work captures a specific, identifiable location rather than an idealized or imaginary scene, reflecting the period's interest in documenting the Danish countryside.
The choice of Farum Lake as subject suggests an engagement with local Danish geography and the natural environment, typical of the national landscape tradition that sought to celebrate and record familiar terrain.
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting on canvas, depicting the view of Farum Sø. It measures 455 centimeters in height and 605 centimeters in width. The painting was created by F.C. Kiærskou in 1825 and is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is classified as a landscape.
History & Provenance
F.C. Kiærskou painted Et parti fra Farum in 1825, an oil on canvas landscape depicting Farum Sø. The work measures 605.0 cm in width and 455.0 cm in height. It entered the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.
The painting was created in Copenhagen and is categorized within the landscape genre. Its creation date is recorded as 1825-00-00 in the authoritative source.
The piece is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection and was produced during Kiærskou's active period as a Danish landscape painter.
The painting is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is catalogued under its inventory number. It was first exhibited as part of the museum’s early 19th-century landscape series, highlighting its significance within the Danish Golden Age.
Overview
Et parti fra Farum is an oil painting executed in 1825 by the Danish artist F.C. Kiærskou. The work portrays a tranquil lakeside scene at Farum Sø, a body of water near the town of Farum. It is part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark’s national gallery.
Context
The depiction of Farum Sø aligns with a broader European fascination with pastoral and rural vistas during the Romantic era. By focusing on an ordinary lakeside rather than grand historical subjects, Kiærskou contributes to a national tradition of celebrating the Danish countryside as a source of quiet beauty and national identity.
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