Artwork
Færgen over Sarno
Færgen over Sarno is an oil painting by Peter Hansen. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Færgen over Sarno is a 1914 oil painting by Peter Hansen, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a boat crossing a river, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cloudy sky. The composition focuses on the interplay of light and shadow on the water, with a few buildings and trees along the riverbank visible in the distance.
Technique & Style
Hansen's use of color captures the effects of light and shadow on the water, employing a range of tones to convey a sense of calm. The artist's treatment of light and shadow is reminiscent of the technique of chiaroscuro.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Hansen painted everyday life in Denmark around 1900, often using oil to catch light on roads and squares.
Culesul merelor
Peisaj din Ardeal
Mergling af Vallekilde præstegårdsmark, i baggrunden Hankehøj
The tendrils of the feast
Mergling af Vallekilde præstegårdsmark, i baggrunden Hankehøj
Sat pe malul apei
La arat
Vej gennem en dansk landsby
Compoziție cu motive românești
Vej gennem en dansk landsby
Țărani
Færgen over Sarno