Artwork
Mouth of the Stream
Mouth of the Stream is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Suzette Holten. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Subject & Meaning
The work presents a straightforward representation of this geographical feature without additional allegorical figures or complex narrative elements.
Suzette Holten's 1888 painting, Mouth of the Stream, depicts a coastal landscape featuring a small river flowing onto a beach and meeting the sea. The composition focuses on the natural convergence of fresh and saltwater, capturing the specific moment where the stream enters the ocean. The work presents a straightforward representation of this geographical feature without additional allegorical figures or complex narrative elements. As a landscape study, the piece emphasizes the physical interaction between the waterways and the shoreline.
Technique & Style
Mouth of the Stream is an oil painting created by Suzette Holten in 1888. Executed on a canvas support, the work depicts a landscape featuring a small river, a beach, and the sea. The composition measures 61 cm in height and 36.1 cm in width.
As an oil-on-canvas piece from the late 19th century, it represents a traditional approach to landscape painting within the artist's oeuvre.
History & Provenance
Mouth of the Stream is an oil painting created by Suzette Holten in 1888. The work measures 61 cm in height and 36.1 cm in width and depicts a small river, beach, and sea. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it has been exhibited as part of the show "Against All Odds: Historical Women and New Algorithms."
The painting was produced during a period when Holten was developing her naturalistic landscapes, reflecting the artistic trends of the late 19th century. Its provenance traces directly to the museum's collection, indicating continuous ownership by the institution since its creation.
Context
Completed in 1888, the oil painting depicts a small river, beach, and sea, reflecting Holten's focus on coastal landscapes observed near her home in Denmark. Its inclusion in the 2023 exhibition 'Against All Odds: Historical Women and New Algorithms' at Statens Museum for Kunst highlighted its significance within her oeuvre and contributed to renewed scholarly attention to women artists of the period. The work is held in the permanent collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.
Legacy
The painting has been featured in contemporary retrospectives that highlight its significance within late 19th-century Danish art. It was included in the exhibition "Against All Odds: Historical Women and New Algorithms" at Statens Museum for Kunst, drawing renewed scholarly attention to Holten's role in shaping early landscape traditions. The work remains part of the museum's permanent collection, ensuring ongoing public access and academic study.
Overview
Created in 1894, Mouth of the Stream is an oil painting by Danish artist Suzette Holten, a member of the prominent Skovgaard artistic lineage. The work belongs to the late‑19th‑century Impressionist tendency, capturing a fleeting moment where land and water converge. Its modest dimensions and subdued palette reflect Holten’s broader interest in natural scenery and everyday subjects.
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Artist
Suzette Catherine Skovgaard-Holten born Suzette Catherine Skovgaard, 29 January 1863 – 11 February 1937) was a Danish painter and ceramist who belonged to the Skovgaard family of artists.
