Artwork
Two Sisters
Two Sisters is an oil painting by Vilhelm Lundstrøm. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Two Sisters is a 1923 oil portrait by Danish artist Vilhelm Lundstrøm, depicting two seated women in a serene, intimate setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays two sisters sitting side by side, both in long blue dresses (the left figure in a lighter shade than the right), against a light blue background. Their direct, forward gazes and simply rendered faces contribute to the work's quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Lundstrøm employed bold brushstrokes and vivid, harmonious color choices to achieve depth and texture. The composition's balance and the restrained facial expressions underscore the artist's emphasis on understated elegance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1923, Two Sisters is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Vilhelm Lundstrøm (26 May 1893 – 9 May 1950) was a Danish modernist painter. He was a central figure in early Danish experimental art and introduced French cubism to Denmark.
