The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg 1875

"The Lakes at Laven near Silkeborg" is a landscape painting by Danish artist Vilhelm Kyhn, created in 1875. The painting depicts a picturesque view of a serene lake, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. Kyhn captures the tranquility of the scene through the use of soft, muted colors and subtle brushstrokes. The painting showcases Kyhn's mastery of light and atmosphere, creating a sense of depth and perspective. This work is a fine example of 19th-century Danish landscape painting, reflecting a growing interest in depicting the beauty of the natural world. It is now in the collection of the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst.