Jørgen Sonne
1801–1890 · Danish · 16 artworks
Romanticismatmospheric perspectiverealistic depiction of naturegenre paintinguse of light and shadowdetailed landscape portrayal
artist bio
Jørgen Sonne was a Danish painter associated with the Romantic period, known for his landscapes and genre scenes that often depicted idyllic rural life and historical events. He captured the essence of Danish and Italian landscapes with a focus on light and atmosphere.
what you'll learn
Studying Sonne's work allows students to understand the Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion, nature, and national identity. Students can learn about composition, light, and the depiction of everyday life in the 19th century.
related: Caspar David Friedrich, Christen Kobke, Johan Christian Dahl
16 artworks
Young Lady Watching the Summer Night from an the Open Door of a Veranda
1865
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Nuns walking in a cloister garden in Rome
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A Funeral. Motif from Northern Zealand
1859
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Portrait of the painter Fritz Petzholdt (1805-1838)
1835
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A Flock Of Hinds In The Forest
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On the Church Path In the Forest
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Sunday Morning. A Family About to Go to Church
1846
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Midsummer Eve
1860
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Children by a Creek
1860
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Cows Grazing Near a River Encounter Naked Swimmers
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Shepherds in the Roman Campagna
1835
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Summer Evening by the Sound
1883
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Rural Scene
1848
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Evening in Rome
1866
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Scene of the Wine Harvest at Naples
1841
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The Garden at Falkensteen Manor with a View of Sludstrup Church
1879
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