Figure Composition with Bacchants 1914 - 1915

"Figure Composition with Bacchants" (1914-1915) by J.A. Jerichau (II) is a large-scale oil painting depicting a group of figures, possibly Bacchants, engaged in a lively, gestural dance. The painting’s composition is dynamic and energetic, with figures overlapping and interacting with one another in a swirling, expressive manner. The loose brushstrokes and simplified forms lend a sense of movement and emotion to the scene. The painting is a testament to Jerichau’s artistic talent and his exploration of the human form through expressionist techniques. Currently, it is part of the permanent collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.