The Garden Steps Leading to the Artist's Studio on Blegdammen 1845

"The Garden Steps Leading to the Artist's Studio on Blegdammen" is an oil painting by Danish artist Christen Købke, created in 1845. It depicts the exterior of a simple, wooden building in Copenhagen, showing a set of wooden steps leading to the artist's studio. The painting is a quintessential example of Købke's meticulous and realistic style, showcasing his keen eye for detail and mastery of light and shadow. The artist's attention to the natural world, particularly the lush greenery surrounding the building, further emphasizes his focus on the everyday beauty of Copenhagen. This painting is now in the collection of the National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst).