The Danish Golden Age
J.Th. Lundbye: Efterårslandskab. Hankehøj ved Vallekilde 1847, Den Hirschsprungske Samling
Ancient burial mounds, idyllic landscapes and portraits of the emerging middle class are among the subjects found in Danish Golden Age art from the early 19th century. The period unfolded during a dramatic chapter in Denmark’s history, marked by shifting national borders and the introduction of democracy and a new constitution. On this guided tour, discover a selection of outstanding works by leading Golden Age painters. Learn about the historical context and encounter works by some of the period’s most celebrated artists, including C.W. Eckersberg, Christen Købke and Johan Thomas Lundbye.