Kompositionsstudie til langelinie-billedet 1923 - 1927

Edvard Weie created this study for a painting of the Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen with a pencil on paper. Weie’s practice was shaped by a deeply personal engagement with the world, influenced by the cultural and intellectual shifts of the early 20th century. At the time, Denmark was undergoing significant social changes, grappling with industrialization and urbanization. Weie and his contemporaries were influenced by international art movements like Fauvism and Expressionism, and sought new ways to express inner emotional states. Weie was deeply invested in the idea of art as a means of accessing spiritual truths. This sketch hints at the social dynamics of public spaces, reflecting Weie’s interest in portraying scenes of everyday life infused with subjective feeling. It captures a moment of fleeting interaction. The minimalist lines leave room for the viewer's imagination, inviting them to complete the narrative and project their own emotions onto the scene.