The LibraryJohan Krouthén · 1885
Oil- WallArt
- French Realism
1885- 19th Century
Norrköpings Konstmuseum
Identification of The Library by Johan Krouthén
The Library is an oil painting by the Swedish artist Johan Krouthén. Created about 1885, the work belongs to a period in which the artist began to move away from the rigid formalisms of the Swedish Academy toward a more observational approach to his subjects.
The painting is currently held in the collection of the Norrköpings Konstmuseum. This institution is located in Norrköping, Sweden. Through this placement, the work remains connected to the regional art history of the Östergötland province.
Visual Composition and Subject Matter
The scene unfolds within a large, expansive room defined by walls adorned with numerous pictures. A red carpet covers the floor, anchoring a collection of furniture that includes chairs, couches, and several tables. A piano is positioned within the space, contributing to the domestic atmosphere. On one of the tables, a vase is placed as a still-life detail.
Several people occupy the room, engaged in quiet activity. An older man sits at a desk, focused on reading a book. The arrangement of figures and objects suggests a space dedicated to intellectual pursuit and private contemplation. The composition relies on these interior elements to establish a sense of lived-in domesticity.
Johan Krouthén (1858 – 1932)
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Norrköpings Konstmuseum (Norrköping, Sweden)
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Om dette kunstværk
- Titel: The Library
- Kunstner: Johan Krouthén
- År: 1885
- Format: Landscape
- Ophavsretlig status: Public domain
- Udstillet hos: Norrköpings Konstmuseum
- Bevægelse: French Realism
- Medie: Oil
- Kreativ periode: Early Period
- Kontekst i korpus: depiction of local life, swedish romanticism
Hurtige fakta
- Location: Norrköpings Konstmuseum, Norrköping
- Artistic style: Realism and Idealism
- Title: The Library
- Artist: Johan Krouthén
Spørgsmål og svar
Hvor mættede og intense er farverne i "The Library" af Johan Krouthén?
Farven på "The Library" har en mætning på Balanced Soft og en intensitet på Balanced.
Hvornår er "The Library" af Johan Krouthén skabt?
"The Library" af Johan Krouthén er dateret til 1885.
Hvilken følelse skaber farverne i "The Library" af Johan Krouthén?
"The Library" af Johan Krouthén kombinerer en Earthy farvepalet med en Reflective stemning.