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Fur marked
Fur marked is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Hans Smidth. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Subject & Meaning
The composition features a diverse assembly of figures, including men, women, boys, and girls, interacting alongside domestic animals such as dogs and cattle.
Painted in 1890 by Hans Smidth, this genre scene depicts a bustling outdoor market environment. The composition features a diverse assembly of figures, including men, women, boys, and girls, interacting alongside domestic animals such as dogs and cattle. Central to the visual narrative is the presence of fur, likely referencing the trade or display of pelts within the marketplace setting.
The background architecture includes a shed and a church building, grounding the activity in a specific community space under a cloudy sky. A Danish flag is prominently displayed, explicitly locating the scene within Denmark and infusing the everyday commercial activity with national identity. The work functions as a representation of daily life and local commerce during the late nineteenth century.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1890, Fur marked is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 24 by 33.5 cm and is classified as a genre scene. The composition depicts a bustling market environment populated by human figures and animals, set against architectural elements including a shed and a church building under a cloudy sky.
A Danish flag is present within the depicted scene. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
History & Provenance
Fur marked is an oil on canvas painting executed by Danish artist Hans Smidth in 1890. The painting was created as a genre scene depicting a fur-related market setting and is held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, which lists it as both collection and location. No archival evidence of a specific commission or sale prior to museum accession is recorded. The work's dimensions are 24 × 33.5 cm.
Overview
Hans Smidth's Fur marked, an oil painting from 1890, captures a lively outdoor gathering. This work exemplifies the Post-Impressionist movement through its depiction of a bustling genre scene. The composition features various figures, including a boy, alongside cattle and a distant church building, all set under a dramatic sky. The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
Context
Hans Smidth, a Danish painter active from 1839 until his death in 1917, frequently focused his artistic practice on the regional character of Jutland. His oeuvre often explored the distinctive landscapes and daily lives of the people inhabiting this part of Denmark. Fur marked aligns with this thematic interest, offering a glimpse into a communal event likely drawn from the Jutland environment.
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Artist
Hans Ludvig Smidth (2 October 1839, Nakskov – 5 May 1917, Frederiksberg) was a Danish painter. He is remembered above all for his paintings of Jutland and its local inhabitants.
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