Fear in The WoodsHugo Simberg · 1896

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementSymbolist Movement
  • Creation date1896
  • MuseumSuomen Kansallisgalleria

Hugo Simberg (1873 – 1917)

Hugo Simberg (1873-1917) was a pivotal Finnish Symbolist painter known for his hauntingly beautiful & macabre works exploring themes of death, the supernatural, and the human condition. Discover 'The Wounded Angel' & more.

Suomen Kansallisgalleria (Гельсінкі, Finland)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Fear in The Woods
  • Artist: Hugo Simberg
  • Year: 1896
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Suomen Kansallisgalleria
  • Movement: Symbolist Movement
  • Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Keywords: gothic style, landscape painting, hugo simberg

Quick Facts

  • Location: Finnish National Gallery
  • Medium: Watercolor & Ink
  • Artistic style: Dreamlike imagery
  • Artist: Hugo Simberg
  • Movement: Symbolism
  • Subject or theme: Fear, Isolation, Unknown

Questions & Answers

Where should a reproduction of "Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg be hung?

The landscape format of "Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg is recommended for a living room. Format and space together guide the placement of a reproduction.

How old was Hugo Simberg when creating "Fear in The Woods" in 1896?

Hugo Simberg made "Fear in The Woods" at the age of 23. The artist was born in 1873 and the work is dated 1896.

Which artist is "Fear in The Woods" attributed to?

"Fear in The Woods" was created by Hugo Simberg. The information on this page describes Hugo Simberg's original work.

What technique was used for "Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg?

The medium of "Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg is acrylic on canvas. Reproductions aim to render the appearance of this technique.

Is "Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg is a landscape composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

What is the creation date of "Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg?

"Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg was created in 1896.

What technique and style characterize "Fear in The Woods" by Hugo Simberg?

In "Fear in The Woods", the acrylic on canvas technique meets the Symbolist Movement movement.

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