The Funen Painters or Fynboerne were a loose group of Danish artists who formed an art colony on the island of Funen at the very beginning of the 20th century. They were strongly influenced by Kristian Zahrtmann who taught at the Artists Studio School in Copenhagen from 1885 to 1908. Like Zahrtmann, they abandoned the traditions of the Danish Academy and ventured into Naturalism and Realism.[1]
The close-knit core members of the group were Johannes Larsen (1867–1961) from Kerteminde in the northeastern corner of Funen and Fritz Syberg and Peter Hansen, both from the southern port of Faaborg. Alhed Larsen, Larsen's wife, Anna Syberg, Hansen's sister and Syberg's wife, and Christine Larsen, Larsen's younger sister, all of whom were artists, were also deeply associated with the group although they did not receive the same level of recognition as the men. Christine married Sigurd Swane who also moved to Kerteminde to establish their family home.[1]
Møllebakken, also near Kerteminde, became the home of Johannes and Alhed Larsen and soon developed into a meeting place for the Funen Artists at the beginning of the 20th century. They were joined by Harald Giersing, who married Syberg's sister Besse, and other young artists including Olaf Rude, Harald Leth and Sven Havsteen-Mikkelsen who came to Møllebakken for inspiration.[1]
Another artist associated with the group was Poul S. Christiansen who came from the north of Funen and became a close friend of Zahrtmann after he joined his school in 1885. It was there that he met Johannes Larsen.[2]
As a result of their paintings of everyday country life, the Funen Painters were sometimes disparagingly called bondemalerne or the peasant painters. In 1907, there was a heated debate in the Danish press between Gudmund Hentze and Harald Slott-Møller and his wife, who stood up for the more intellectually oriented cultural movement in Copenhagen, and Peter Hansen who defended the Funen Painters together with Jens Birkholm, Poul S. Christiansen and Karl Schou.[3]
Similarities and differencesedit
The three main artists among the Funen Painters had much in common. They had all studied under Kristian Zahrtmann and were later all strongly influenced by Theodor Philipsen whose approach to outdoor painting and use of light and shade was often reflected in their work. As in Philipsen's artwork, the influence of Paul Gauguin and Impressionism can also be seen in their paintings. Zahrtmann had however encouraged the artists to develop their own style although all three emulated his use of strong colour. Indeed, Johannes Larsen refused to be identified with a so-called "Funen School", preferring to ascribe their relationship to a common background and their close friendship.[4]
Museumsedit
Johannes Larsen Museum in KertemindeThe Johannes Larsen Museum on Møllebakken near Kerteminde is the former home of the artist and his wife Alhed. Many of their own paintings as well as those of the other Funen Painters including Fritz Syberg, Peter Hansen and Christine Swane can be seen there in surroundings which have been little altered since the colony met there at the beginning of the 20th century.[5]
The Faaborg Museum in the harbour town of Faaborg on Funen's southern coast is also closely associated with the Funen Painters, especially Fritz Syberg and Peter Hansen who grew up in the town. The museum puts on special exhibitions of the Funen Painters' works.[6]
Galleryedit
Peter Hansen: Legende børn. Enghave plads (1908)
Peter Hansen: Pløjemanden vender (1902)
Fritz Syberg: Overkærby Bakke. Vinter (1917)
Fritz Syberg: Børnene på Fyns Hoved (1905)
Anna Syberg: Roser (1902)
Harald Giersing: Skovinteriør. Sorø (c. 1915)
Poul S. Christiansen: Skovvej ved Dyrnæs (1915)
Alhed Larsen: Havhuset med blomstrende kirsebær (undated)
^"Fynboerne", Den Store Danske. (in Danish) Retrieved 12 August 2011.
^"De mandlige Fynbomalere" 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine, Johannes Larsen Museet. (in Danish) Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"Johannes Larsen Museum" 2011-05-02 at the Wayback Machine, Visitkerteminde.dk. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"Faaborg Museum" 2011-09-11 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
Extermal linksedit
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The Funen Painters or Fynboerne were a loose group of Danish artists who formed an art colony on the island of Funen at the very beginning of the 20th century They were strongly influenced by Kristian Zahrtmann who taught at the Artists Studio School in Copenhagen from 1885 to 1908 Like Zahrtmann they abandoned the traditions of the Danish Academy and ventured into Naturalism and Realism 1 Peter Hansen Pa isen bag byen Faborg 1901 Contents 1 History 2 Similarities and differences 3 Museums 4 Gallery 5 See also 6 References 7 Extermal linksHistory editThe close knit core members of the group were Johannes Larsen 1867 1961 from Kerteminde in the northeastern corner of Funen and Fritz Syberg and Peter Hansen both from the southern port of Faaborg Alhed Larsen Larsen s wife Anna Syberg Hansen s sister and Syberg s wife and Christine Larsen Larsen s younger sister all of whom were artists were also deeply associated with the group although they did not receive the same level of recognition as the men Christine married Sigurd Swane who also moved to Kerteminde to establish their family home 1 Mollebakken also near Kerteminde became the home of Johannes and Alhed Larsen and soon developed into a meeting place for the Funen Artists at the beginning of the 20th century They were joined by Harald Giersing who married Syberg s sister Besse and other young artists including Olaf Rude Harald Leth and Sven Havsteen Mikkelsen who came to Mollebakken for inspiration 1 Another artist associated with the group was Poul S Christiansen who came from the north of Funen and became a close friend of Zahrtmann after he joined his school in 1885 It was there that he met Johannes Larsen 2 As a result of their paintings of everyday country life the Funen Painters were sometimes disparagingly called bondemalerne or the peasant painters In 1907 there was a heated debate in the Danish press between Gudmund Hentze and Harald Slott Moller and his wife who stood up for the more intellectually oriented cultural movement in Copenhagen and Peter Hansen who defended the Funen Painters together with Jens Birkholm Poul S Christiansen and Karl Schou 3 Similarities and differences editThe three main artists among the Funen Painters had much in common They had all studied under Kristian Zahrtmann and were later all strongly influenced by Theodor Philipsen whose approach to outdoor painting and use of light and shade was often reflected in their work As in Philipsen s artwork the influence of Paul Gauguin and Impressionism can also be seen in their paintings Zahrtmann had however encouraged the artists to develop their own style although all three emulated his use of strong colour Indeed Johannes Larsen refused to be identified with a so called Funen School preferring to ascribe their relationship to a common background and their close friendship 4 Museums edit nbsp Johannes Larsen Museum in KertemindeThe Johannes Larsen Museum on Mollebakken near Kerteminde is the former home of the artist and his wife Alhed Many of their own paintings as well as those of the other Funen Painters including Fritz Syberg Peter Hansen and Christine Swane can be seen there in surroundings which have been little altered since the colony met there at the beginning of the 20th century 5 The Faaborg Museum in the harbour town of Faaborg on Funen s southern coast is also closely associated with the Funen Painters especially Fritz Syberg and Peter Hansen who grew up in the town The museum puts on special exhibitions of the Funen Painters works 6 Gallery edit nbsp Peter Hansen Legende born Enghave plads 1908 nbsp Peter Hansen Plojemanden vender 1902 nbsp Fritz Syberg Overkaerby Bakke Vinter 1917 nbsp Fritz Syberg Bornene pa Fyns Hoved 1905 nbsp Anna Syberg Roser 1902 nbsp Harald Giersing Skovinterior Soro c 1915 nbsp Poul S Christiansen Skovvej ved Dyrnaes 1915 nbsp Alhed Larsen Havhuset med blomstrende kirsebaer undated See also editDanish art Skagen Painters Bornholm school of paintersReferences edit a b c The Funish Art Colony Archived April 18 2013 at the Wayback Machine Johannes Larsen Museet Retrieved 12 August 2011 Hans Edvard Norregard Nielsen Dansk kunst Copenhagen Guldendalske Boghandel Nordisk Forlag 2006 Page 405 et seq ISBN 87 03 01582 3 Fynboerne Den Store Danske in Danish Retrieved 12 August 2011 De mandlige Fynbomalere Archived 2012 03 22 at the Wayback Machine Johannes Larsen Museet in Danish Retrieved 13 August 2011 Johannes Larsen Museum Archived 2011 05 02 at the Wayback Machine Visitkerteminde dk Retrieved 13 August 2011 Faaborg Museum Archived 2011 09 11 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 13 August 2011 Extermal links editSource Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Funen Painters amp oldid 1143870892, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
