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View from Bornholm, by Vilhelm Kyhn, oil, 1890

View from Bornholm

Vilhelm Kyhn

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

View from Bornholm is a 1890 oil by Vilhelm Kyhn, a Impressionism work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Vilhelm Kyhn
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a rocky shoreline, featuring large boulders and grassy areas. In the distance, a body of water stretches out, meeting the horizon where it merges with a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the scene is one of tranquility. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The rocky shoreline and grassy areas are rendered in muted colors, while the sky above is a soft blend of grays and whites. The painting's tranquil atmosphere invites the viewer to step into the serene world it depicts. To explore more works like this, consider looking into the artist Vilhelm Kyhn.

About the artist

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Artist

Vilhelm Kyhn

Peter Vilhelm Carl Kyhn (March 30, 1819 – May 11, 1903) was a Danish landscape painter who belonged to the generation of national romantic painters immediately after the Danish Golden Age and before the Modern Breakthrough.

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