The Currant Bush (1905)
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Thorvald Erichsen's serene landscape, "The Currant Bush," painted in 1905, exudes the quiet enchantment typical of his works. The painting captures a lush garden abundant with green foliage and highlighted by the bright red currants that adorn the robust bush at the center. This pronounced feature draws the viewer into the heart of a tranquil, idyllic scene.The backdrop of the artwork features gentle hills that create a serene sense of depth and distance, suggesting a secluded rural tranquility. The soft, earthy tones of the distant mountains contrast harmoniously with the vivid greens and reds of the garden, beautifully showcasing Erichsen’s skillful use of natural light and shadow.The composition overall is imbued with a calm yet vibrant atmosphere, making it a celebration of nature’s quiet beauty.
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Thorvald Erichsen was a Norwegian Post-Impressionist painter; primarily known for landscapes and still lifes.
Thorvald Erichsen was born in Trondheim, Norway. He was the son of Ernst Erichsen (1820-1869) and Trine Jensine Rian (1829-1884). Erichsen's father was a confectioner and died when Erichsen was very young.
Although at first he wanted to be a pianist, in 1886 he began studying law, then dropped out and attended a painting school run by Knud Bergslien, where he completed a course in arts and crafts. He later moved to Copenhagen, where he became a student of Christian Zahrtmann, who had a greater influence on his artistic development.