View from the Loft of the Grain Store at the Bakery in the Citadel of Copenhagen by Christen Købke

View from the Loft of the Grain Store at the Bakery in the Citadel of Copenhagen 1831

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painting, plein-air, oil-paint, canvas

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painting

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plein-air

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oil-paint

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landscape

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oil painting

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canvas

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genre-painting

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northern-renaissance

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watercolor

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realism

Christen Købke's "View from the Loft of the Grain Store at the Bakery in the Citadel of Copenhagen" (1831) is a prime example of Danish Golden Age painting. Købke captures a scene of everyday life in Copenhagen, showcasing a young woman in traditional clothing standing on a wooden bridge, framed by a window. The painting's focus on simple details and realistic depiction of light and shadow creates an intimate and atmospheric composition. The work is currently held by the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, providing visitors with a glimpse into Denmark's artistic heritage.

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