Artwork
Interior. Strandgade 30
Interior. Strandgade 30 is an oil painting by Vilhelm Hammershøi. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum. Interior.
About this work
Overview
Interior. Strandgade 30 is a 1901 oil painting by Vilhelm Hammershøi, a Danish artist known for subdued depictions of domestic scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Hammershøi's wife, Ida Ilsted, in a doorway, surrounded by furniture and framed pictures, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Hammershøi employed chiaroscuro, emphasizing contrasts between light and dark, to create depth and volume, drawing attention to the woman's figure and adding drama to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Städel Museum's collection and exemplifies Hammershøi's characteristic focus on mood and composition in his genre scenes.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Vilhelm Hammershøi (), often anglicised as Vilhelm Hammershoi (15 May 1864 – 13 February 1916), was a Danish painter.
Interior with the Artist's Easel
Sunshine in the Drawing Room
Strandgade, Sunshine
Interior with Ida Playing the Piano
Young Woman in an Interior
Interior with a Girl Reading
A Room in the Artist’s Home in Strandgade, Copenhagen, with the Artist’s Wife
Interior with the Artist's Wife Emilie Heise
A Dutch Girl at Breakfast
Interior with a Girl Reading