Who painted Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste?

Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste was painted by Jørgen Sonne in 1870.

Where can I see Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste?

Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste?

Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste

Jørgen Sonne , 1870

Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jørgen Sonne. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Jyske bønder på vej hjem fra marked med deres heste is a 1870 oil painting by Danish artist Jørgen Sonne, deviating from his typical focus on battle scenes to explore a rural genre scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Jutland farmers returning from market, accompanied by their horses, conveying a sense of everyday life, community, and tranquility through the depiction of engaged conversation among the figures.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work adheres to Realist principles, characterized by meticulous attention to detail, notably in the varied coloring and dynamic postures of the horses, set against a serene, clouded blue sky.

History & Provenance

Created in 1870, the painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, highlighting Sonne's capability beyond his more recognized military themes.