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Wild Country in the Forest of Fontainebleau, 1876. Creator: Carl Fredrik Hill
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Wild Country in the Forest of Fontainebleau, 1876. Creator: Carl Fredrik Hill
Wild Country in the Forest of Fontainebleau, 1876. Additional Info: As the artist's son Ulf turns around among the birch trunks, his body assumes a pose that resembles the slender, supple trees. Nordic nature was a common theme in 1890s art, but Carl Larsson's daylight scenes with white birches stood out from the habitual twilight views (especially with pines against sunsets). The setting is Bullerholmen, an island in the Sundborn river, where the Larsson family used to go by rowing boat to bathe. Ulf, who is eleven in this painting, died in 1905 after a failed appendectomy
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1870s Artistic Style Carl Frederik Hill Carl Fredrik Hill Cloudy Expressionism Expressionist Fontainebleau Ile De France France Hill Carl Frederik Hill Carl Fredrik Moor Moorland Overcast Thoroughfare Artistic Movement National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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painted by Carl Fredrik Hill in 1876, captures the serene beauty of the Swedish countryside. The scene is set in Bullerholmen, an idyllic island in the Sundborn river where the Larsson family often went for leisurely rowing trips and swimming. In this painting, the artist's eleven-year-old son Ulf is depicted among the birch trees, his slender body mirroring the graceful curves of the surrounding trunks. The Nordic landscape was a popular theme in 19th-century art, but Hill's daylight scenes with white birches stood out from the typical twilight views with their vibrant colors and overcast weather. The forest, with its moorland and thoroughfare, is bathed in a soft, diffused light, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The road leading through the forest adds a sense of depth and perspective, inviting the viewer to explore further. Hill's use of color and brushwork is reminiscent of the Expressionist style, which emphasizes emotion and individual feeling. The painting's muted hues and textured surface convey a sense of tranquility and contemplation, transporting the viewer to a peaceful and timeless place. The Forest of Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, France, has long been a source of inspiration for artists, and Hill's "Wild Country in the Forest of Fontainebleau" is a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world. This oil painting, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, is a poignant reminder of the past and the fleeting nature of childhood. Sadly, Ulf, the young boy in the painting, died in 1905 after a failed appendectomy, leaving behind a legacy of memories and art that continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.
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