Vilhelm Hammershoi

1864–1916

Biography

Vilhelm Hammershøi (pronunciation ), often written in English Vilhelm Hammershoi (15 May 1864 – 13 February 1916), was a Danish painter. He is known for his poetic, subdued portraits and interiors.

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Artworks

Vilhelm Hammershoi Interior

1899
Vilhelm Hammershoi Interior, Sunlight on the Floor

1906

Features

Tate Etc

MicroTate 37

Olivia Laing , Claire-Louise Bennett , Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Timothy Morton

Four new perspectives on works in the Tate collection
Art Term

Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro is an Italian term which translates as light-dark, and refers to the balance and pattern of light and shade ...