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The Heath at Sunset, by Per Ekström, oil, 1909

The Heath at Sunset

Per Ekström

1909

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Heath at Sunset is a 1909 oil by Per Ekström, a Impressionism work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Per Ekström
When & what style?
1909 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a sunset over a heath, with the sun low on the horizon. The sky is blue at the top, fading to yellow and orange towards the sun. The sun is a bright white-yellow circle. The foreground is dark, with rocks and bushes. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green. The overall mood is peaceful and serene. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy works by Per Ekström.

About the artist

Portrait of Per Ekström
Artist

Per Ekström

Per Ekström, also Pehr or Peter (23 February 1844 – 21 January 1935) was a Swedish landscape painter, known for his atmospheric scenes with sunsets, in barren or deserted places.

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