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View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills

View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills, by Niels Larsen Stevns, oil, 1926
View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills, by Niels Larsen Stevns, oil, 1926

View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills is an oil painting by the Naturalist artist Niels Larsen Stevns. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. View from Korsdalen.

About this work

Overview

View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills is a 1926 oil painting by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, characterized by its naturalist depiction of a hilly landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene, natural scene with a distant figure, emphasizing the relationship between the individual and the environment through direct observation.

Technique & Style

Stevns employed thick, textured brushstrokes and a predominantly natural color palette, reflecting his naturalist approach and emphasis on capturing the physicality of the landscape.

History & Provenance

Created in 1926, the work is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, highlighting its significance within Danish artistic heritage.

Context

Stevns' training at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and his background as a journeyman influenced his naturalist style, situating the piece within early 20th-century Danish art movements.

Artist & collection

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills?

View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills was painted by Niels Larsen Stevns in 1926.

Where can I see View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills?

View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills?

View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills is associated with Naturalism.

Can I buy a print of View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills?

Museum-quality prints of View from Korsdalen. Hammer Hills are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.