Artwork
Måneopgang ved Tyresjö i Sverige
Måneopgang ved Tyresjö i Sverige is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Viggo Johansen. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
Måneopgang ved Tyresjö i Sverige is a 1905 oil painting by Viggo Johansen, a Danish artist associated with the Skagen Painters.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil landscape featuring a lake or body of water, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky. A figure is present in the foreground, accompanied by a horse moving away from the viewer.
Technique & Style
Rendered in muted tones, the work captures the soft illumination of the moon on the water. Visible brushstrokes add texture, characteristic of the Impressionist style, which emphasizes outdoor light and color.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection, highlighting Johansen's significance in Danish art, particularly during the 1890s.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Viggo Johansen (3 January 1851 – 18 December 1935) was a Danish painter and active member of the group of Skagen Painters who met every summer in the north of Jutland. He was one of Denmark's most prominent painters in the 1890s.
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