Artwork
Vinterlandskab fra Frederiksdal med skøjteløbere
Vinterlandskab fra Frederiksdal med skøjteløbere is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Johan Stroe. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a winter landscape scene at Frederiksdal, characterized by snow-covered grounds and the presence of figures on ice.
The painting depicts a winter landscape scene at Frederiksdal, characterized by snow-covered grounds and the presence of figures on ice. The composition includes specific elements such as skaters, a sled, a house, and trees, capturing a moment of seasonal activity. As a landscape genre work from 1824, the piece represents a realistic portrayal of Danish winter life and the recreational use of frozen waterways during the early nineteenth century.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint on canvas in 1824, the work is a small cabinet-scale painting measuring about 28 by 34 cm. As a Danish landscape of the early nineteenth century, it presents a low horizon and a gently sloping recession, with the skaters' activity clustered in the middle ground to guide the viewer's eye toward the distant trees and muted sky. The composition reflects the period's restrained, tonal approach to winter scenery.
History & Provenance
Johan Stroe created the oil painting Vinterlandskab fra Frederiksdal med skøjteløbere in 1824. Executed on canvas, the work depicts a winter landscape featuring snow, a sled, a house, and trees. The painting is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, where it is recorded under inventory number KMS146 and entered the museum's collection in 1829.
It is recorded as an oil on canvas landscape measuring approximately 28 cm in height and 34 cm in width, classified within the museum's landscape painting genre. No detailed commission or prior ownership chain is documented in the available sources.
Overview
Johan Stroe’s 1824 oil painting, titled Vinterlandskab fra Frederiksdal med skøjteløbere, presents a tranquil winter tableau. The composition captures a frozen pond where two figures glide on skates, a modest house set back amid fields, and a sled resting nearby. The scene is rendered in muted, cool tones that convey both the chill of the season and a sense of calm.
Context
The early 1820s saw a growing interest in depicting the Danish countryside, especially in winter, as part of a broader Romantic fascination with nature’s moods. Stroe’s depiction aligns with this trend, offering a localized view of Frederiksdal that resonates with contemporary audiences’ appreciation for both the beauty and the challenges of the northern climate.
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