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Wilderness landscape, 1861. Creator: Markus Larsson
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Wilderness landscape, 1861. Creator: Markus Larsson
Wilderness landscape, 1861. A lake or fjord with wild rocky shores; in the foreground two standing pines and one fallen. On an island in the middle and on the beach in the background some cottages. In the background high mountains. To the right in the background two sailing ships. Across the entire painting a reddish-yellow shimmer from a sun setting behind hazy clouds
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Wilderness Landscape
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by Markus Larsson, 1861: A Glimpse into the Romantic Era of Sweden's Gavleborg County Step back in time to the 1860s with this oil painting by Swedish artist Markus Larsson. The scene unfolds before us as a wilderness landscape, where the boundary between nature and civilization seems to blur. In the foreground, two standing pines and a fallen one frame the edge of a lake or fjord, their silhouettes stark against the reddish-yellow shimmer of the sun setting behind hazy clouds. The tranquility of the scene is contrasted by the distant sight of two sailing ships, their sails billowing in the wind, adding a sense of movement and activity to the otherwise still and remote location. On an island in the middle of the lake, and on the rocky shore in the background, quaint cottages and buildings dot the landscape, hinting at human presence. The painting's rich colors and intricate details transport us to a bygone era, where the beauty of nature was celebrated and romanticized. The concept of the "sublime" in art, popular during the Romantic era, is evident in the vastness and ruggedness of the landscape, as well as the awe-inspiring sight of the mountains in the background. This painting, now a part of the collection at the Gavleborg County Museum in Sweden, offers a glimpse into the heritage art of the 19th century, inviting us to reflect on the passage of time and the enduring allure of nature's untamed beauty.
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