Who painted Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn?

Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn was painted by Frederik Storch in 1862.

Where can I see Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn?

Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn?

Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn?

Museum-quality prints of Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn

Frederik Storch , 1862

Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn is an oil painting by the Realist artist Frederik Storch. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Frederik Storch’s 1862 oil canvas titled Grev Otto af Oldenborg og det oldenborgske horn is part of the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst. The work portrays a dramatic encounter in a forest clearing, centered on a mounted nobleman and a woman, with a dog at their feet.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, a count dressed in red and gold, holds a horn aloft in his right hand, suggesting a ceremonial or heraldic gesture. A woman in a flowing white dress reaches toward him, her outstretched left hand implying a moment of connection or appeal, while the rearing horse adds tension to the scene.

Technique & Style

Storch employs strong chiaroscuro, contrasting the illuminated figures against a deep, shadowy woodland backdrop. The use of light highlights the rich costumes and the gleam of the horn, while the dark surroundings enhance the sense of drama and focus on the interaction between the characters.

History & Provenance

Painted in the early 1860s, the piece entered the national collection of Denmark and is now displayed at the Statens Museum for Kunst. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s interest in 19th‑century Danish genre painting and Storch’s reputation within that period.