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Mökki Hallandissa, by Niels Skovgaard, unspecified, 1908

Mökki Hallandissa

Niels Skovgaard

1908

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Mökki Hallandissa is a 1908 unspecified by Niels Skovgaard, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Niels Skovgaard
When & what style?
1908
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a lone person in a wide-open field, wearing a dark coat and a light head covering. The land is dry and hilly, with patches of grass turning golden-brown. A small, rust-colored building sits on a slope in the distance, surrounded by a few trees and rocks. The person looks small against the vast landscape, suggesting how big nature can feel. The colors are soft, with earthy browns and greens blending into the sky. If you like this quiet countryside scene, check out Skovgaard, Niels.

About the artist

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Artist

Niels Skovgaard

Niels Kristian Skovgaard (2 November 1858 – 3 February 1938) was a Danish painter and sculptor. His statue of N.F.S. Grundtvig is considered to be a masterpiece of Danish sculpture.

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