Vilhelm Hammershoi

1864–1916

Vilhelm Hammershoi, ‘Interior, Sunlight on the Floor’ 1906
Interior, Sunlight on the Floor 1906
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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

Features

  • Joseph Wright of Derby, ‘An Iron Forge’ 1772
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    Chiaroscuro

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

  • Detail of Peter Doig, Echo Lake 1998
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    MicroTate 37

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

    Four new perspectives on works in the Tate collection

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