Landskab i gråvejr 1865 - 1908

"Landskab i gråvejr" (Landscape in Gray Weather), a painting by Danish artist Frants Henningsen (1850-1908), captures a serene yet melancholic scene. The painting, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Henningsen's skill in depicting the subtle nuances of light and shadow, as seen in the interplay of grey clouds and the warm glow of the sun filtering through. A single figure walking along a country road adds a sense of scale and solitude to the composition, reflecting the artist's interest in the everyday life of the Danish countryside. The painting, measuring 22 cm in height and 30.5 cm in width, is a striking example of Danish realism and showcases Henningsen's mastery of landscape painting.