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Strandgade, Sunshine
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One of Denmark’s most celebrated artists, Vilhelm Hammershøi was a painter of quiet spaces, mystery, and silence. Among his most memorable works are paintings of his apartment at 30 Strandgade in Copenhagen, here seen with the sun shining through a window, illuminating the floor and door to the right, while a woman stands in the shadows. The nearly empty room, muted tones, and closed door next to a window evoke a haunting mood filled with psychological complexity.
| Artist / Maker | Vilhelm Hammershøi |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1906 |
| Culture / Origin | Denmark |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Unframed: 50.5 x 56.2 cm (19 7/8 x 22 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Modern European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Vilhelm Hammershøi (Danish, 1864–1916) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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