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North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar

Thorald Læssøe , 1841

North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar, by Thorald Læssøe, oil, 1841
North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar, by Thorald Læssøe, oil, 1841

North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Thorald Læssøe. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This 1841 oil painting, 'North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar', is a work by Danish artist Thorald Læssøe, associated with the German Romanticism movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil North Zealand landscape with rolling hills, a lake, and a castle or large building in the distance, evoking a sense of rural serenity.

Technique & Style

Læssøe's use of muted greens, browns, and grays, combined with smooth, blended brushstrokes, creates a sense of depth and texture in the landscape.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, reflecting its significance within Danish art heritage.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Thorald Læssøe

Artist

Thorald Læssøe

Thorald Læssøe (25 June 1816 – 25 March 1878) was a Danish landscape painter active during the Danish Golden Age. Several of his paintings are owned by the National Gallery of Denmark.

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Who painted North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar?

North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar was painted by Thorald Læssøe in 1841.

Where can I see North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar?

North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar?

North Zealand Landscape at Lake Arre where King Valdemar the Victor built Dronningholm Castle in Memory of his Queen Dagmar is associated with German Romanticism.