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Forest Picture, by Niels Larsen Stevns, oil, 1941

Forest Picture

Niels Larsen Stevns

1941

oil

canvas

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Forest Picture is a 1941 oil by Niels Larsen Stevns, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Niels Larsen Stevns
When & what style?
1941
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting is a landscape of a forest, with trees and foliage in various shades of green, purple, and yellow. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. In the foreground, the trees are depicted in bold, dark colors, while the background is lighter and more muted. The overall effect is one of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the forest. The painting's use of color and brushwork creates a sense of tension and dynamism, making it a compelling work to study. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to explore the concept of impasto.

About the artist

Portrait of Niels Larsen Stevns
Artist

Niels Larsen Stevns

Niels Larsen Stevns (9 July 1864 – 27 September 1941) was a Danish painter and sculptor.

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