The Olive Grove. With Cagnes in the Background. Against the Light 1923

"The Olive Grove. With Cagnes in the Background. Against the Light" is a landscape painting by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, created in 1923. Stevns captures a sun-drenched, almost hazy scene of olive groves, with the small town of Cagnes visible in the distance. The painting showcases Stevns's unique style of impressionism, utilizing vivid brushstrokes and a warm color palette to convey the atmosphere of the Mediterranean landscape. The use of light and shadow, particularly the "contre-jour" effect, adds depth and dimension to the composition. The painting, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into Stevns's artistic journey and his fascination with the beauty of the natural world.