Vilhelm Hammershøi – Painting As Poetry

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Vilhelm Hammershøi is renowned worldwide for his serene interior paintings created at Strandgade 30 in Copenhagen, where he lived with his wife Ida from 1898 to 1909. His works are known for their subtle greys and quiet atmosphere, often featuring Ida with her back to the viewer.

An insightful exploration of Hammershøi’s poetic use of light and space in his art.

Vilhelm Hammershøi – Painting as Poetry delves into fresh interpretations of the artist’s figures, interiors, architecture, and landscapes. It presents a vivid portrait of Hammershøi as a master who shaped his environment with light, inviting viewers into a deeply personal inner world.

Author Henrik Wivel brings his extensive expertise on Hammershøi’s work and the era he painted in, weaving in the artistic influences of Hammershøi’s peers and highlighting how these ideas still resonate today.

Cover design: Troels Faber

Translated by: René Lauritsen

Illustrated by: Troels Faber