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A story of conservation
X-ray revealed corrections to a painting’s composition, offering new insights into Hammershøi´s working process.
Accompanying book
The accompanying book contributes with aspects on Hammershøi’s works in a European perspective.
Naja Marie Aidt and Hammershøi
Read the text written especially for the exhibition based on Hammershøi’s works.
Hammershøi and Europe
Exhibition period: 4 February – 20 May 2012
The great spring exhibition of 2012 served a dual purpose: The exhibition presented the Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916) and his art as a phenomenon in itself. In addition to this the exhibition took a new – and investigative – approach to Hammershøi by having his art enter into a dialogue with fellow European artists of his day.
Arrangements
The painting best known as Whistler’s Mother had a tremendous impact on the art scene in general and on Hammershøi in particular. Whistler’s painting is characterised by a stringent composition.
Landscapes
Hammershøi’s landscapes are both sober and dreamlike. Landscapes were depicted in a great many different ways at the time, ranging from de-romanticised landscapes to scenes laden with symbolic significance.
Myths without Narratives
The painting Artemis is atypical of Hammershøi’s overall oeuvre. The title refers to mythology, but we do not see a narrative described in the painting.
Introverted Figures
An introspective figure engrossed in reading or a domestic pursuit such as knitting was a central motif within the arts in Hammershøi’s day.
Visiting information
Opening hours
Tuesday -Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Monday closed
Admission
Adults 95 DKK
Seniors 75 DKK
Students & youth u. 25 65 DKK
Children u. 18 free
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About Hammershøi
Certainly among the preeminent Danish artists. Watch the portrait film and read the biography.
Living inside the painting
Hammershøi’s homes served as his studio and subject matter.
Hammershøi and Europe is supported by Bikubenfonden.
Read about who has also supported the exhibition.
