Amalienborg Square, Copenhagen (1896)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Amalienborg Square, Copenhagen" is a serene and evocative painting by the Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi, created in 1896. The artwork captures a quiet, reflective moment in the heart of Copenhagen, portraying the famous Amalienborg Palace with a sense of subdued elegance and understated grandeur.In the foreground of the painting stands a prominent equestrian statue, poised nobly on its pedestal, which adds a touch of historical depth to the scene. Surrounding this statue is a delicately crafted iron fence, lending a structured yet inviting feel to the composition. The background features the classical facade of Amalienborg Palace, rendered in muted, harmonious shades. The palace windows reflect a soft light, suggesting the gentle, diffused sunlight of a cloudy day.Hammershøi's mastery of tone and light lends a unique atmosphere to the painting, imbuing it with a quiet mystique and timeless dignity.
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Vilhelm Hammershøi, often spelled Vilhelm Hammershoi in English, was a Danish painter. He is known for his poetic, subdued portraits and interiors.
Vilhelm Hammershøi was born in 1864. Copenhagen, Denmark. The son of a wealthy merchant Christian Hammershøi and his wife Frederikke (née Rentzmann), Hammershøi studied drawing from the age of eight with Niels Christian Kierkegaard and Holger Grønvold, as well as painting with Vilhelm Kyhn.