Vilhelm Hammershøi
1864–1916 · Danish · 17 artworks
Impressionismmuted color paletteslimited color rangeatmospheric perspectivesubtle light effectsminimalist composition
artist bio
Vilhelm Hammershøi was a Danish painter known for his muted color palettes and introspective interior scenes. His work often features solitary figures and a sense of quiet contemplation, blending elements of Impressionism with a unique, melancholic aesthetic.
what you'll learn
Studying Hammershøi allows students to explore the use of limited color palettes to create mood and atmosphere. Students can also learn about composition and the use of light and shadow to convey a sense of stillness and introspection.
related: James McNeill Whistler, Edward Hopper, Johannes Vermeer
17 artworks
Søndermarken Park in winter
1896
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Sunshine in the Drawingroom III
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Interior Strandgade 30
1901
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Interior with Young Woman from Behind
1904
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Interior from Strandgade with Sunlight on the Floor
1901
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Interior with Ida Playing the Piano
1910
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Portrait of a young woman. The artist's sister Anna Hammershøi
1885
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Interior of Courtyard, Strandgade 30
1899
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Self-portrait
1895
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An old woman standing by a window
1885
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Double portrait of the artist and his wife seen through a mirror
1911
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Frederikke Hammershøi, the artist's mother
1886
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Interior with Young Man Reading
1898
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Interior with the Artist's Easel
1910
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Interior in Louis Seize style. From the artist's home. Rahbeks Allé
1897
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Interior with a Reading Lady
1900
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Ida Reading a Letter
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