Artwork
Præsten Hans Madsen stager over til Horneland
Præsten Hans Madsen stager over til Horneland is an oil painting by Peter Hansen. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Præsten Hans Madsen stager over til Horneland is an oil painting created in 1916 by Danish artist Peter Hansen, currently part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a man, identified as Præsten (Pastor) Hans Madsen, wading through calm water. His facial features are obscured, focusing attention on his contemplative pose and the peaceful environment.
Technique & Style
Hansen employs a muted color palette, predominantly blues and whites, to convey serenity. The use of chiaroscuro, with subtle contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the composition, emphasizing the figure's gentle movement within the water.
History & Provenance
Created in 1916, the painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection, indicating its significance within Danish art heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Hansen painted everyday life in Denmark around 1900, often using oil to catch light on roads and squares.
The parable of the Lord's vineyard
A Dutch States Yacht Beating to Windward off the Coast, and Other Vessels
Shipwreck in Stormy Weather
Men in a Boat
Shipwreck in Stormy Weather
Das Gleichnis von den Blinden
Family Group in a Landscape
Ecce Homo, (reverse) Christ Blessing; The Disrobing of Christ, (reverse) Saint John the Baptist
Flat Beach by Sunset
Lifeboat
Flat Beach by Sunset
Præsten Hans Madsen stager over til Horneland