Artwork
Hamburg after the Fire of 1842
Hamburg after the Fire of 1842 is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Jacob Gensler. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
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Overview
Hamburg after the Fire of 1842 is a painting on mahogany wood by Johann Jacob Gensler, created in the same year as the devastating fire it depicts.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the aftermath of a catastrophic fire in Hamburg, with a cityscape in disarray and people clearing debris by a large body of water, indicating the start of rebuilding efforts.
Technique & Style
Gensler's work is characteristic of the Biedermeier period, focusing on domestic and local themes, and is executed in a style that emphasizes the representation of everyday scenes and landscapes.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection and was created by Gensler, a Hamburg-born artist known for his etchings and paintings of genre scenes and landscapes.
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Artist
Johann Jacob Gensler (21 January 1808, Hamburg - 26 January 1845, Hamburg) was a German etcher and painter; specializing in genre scenes and landscapes.
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