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Kimmerlev Mill, Zealand. Sunset, by Theodor Philipsen, oil, 1906

Kimmerlev Mill, Zealand. Sunset

Theodor Philipsen

1906

oil

canvas

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Kimmerlev Mill, Zealand. Sunset is a 1906 oil by Theodor Philipsen, depicting Windmill, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Theodor Philipsen
When & what style?
1906
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting shows a windmill on a hill. The windmill has four blades and a small door at its base. It is surrounded by trees and bushes. The sky above is cloudy and gray. In the foreground, there are some rocks and grass. The windmill appears to be old and worn down. The painting is done in oil paint and has a lot of texture to it. The windmill is the main focus of the painting, and it's set against a dramatic sunset sky. If you want to learn more about windmills, you can start by looking up the subject: windmill.

About the artist

Portrait of Theodor Philipsen
Artist

Theodor Philipsen

Theodor Esbern Philipsen (10 June 1840 – 3 March 1920) was a Danish painter of Jewish ancestry, known for landscapes and animal portraits. He also did small figures in wax and clay.

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