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Interiør med læsende dame (Interior with Woman Reading)
Auction: 02/05/2026
Lot: 102
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Peter Vilhelm Ilsted AUCTION RECORDS
1861 Sakskobing, Denmark - 1933 Copenhagen, Denmark. Known for: Sunlit interior scenes with figures.
Peter Ilsted (1861-1933) was a leading Danish artist and printmaker. Ilsted, Carl Holsoe and Ilsted's brother-in-law, Vilhelm Hammershøi, were the leading artists in early 20th century Denmark. All... Read full biography
Peter Ilsted (1861-1933) was a leading Danish artist and printmaker. Ilsted, Carl Holsoe and Ilsted's brother-in-law, Vilhelm Hammershøi, were the leading artists in early 20th century Denmark. All three artists were members of 'The Free Exhibition', a progressive art society created around 1890.... Read full biography
Peter Ilsted (1861-1933) was a leading Danish artist and printmaker. Ilsted, Carl Holsoe and Ilsted's brother-in-law, Vilhelm Hammershøi, were the leading artists in early 20th century Denmark. All three artists were members of 'The Free Exhibition', a progressive art society created around 1890. They are famous for painting images of "Sunshine and Silent Rooms", all in subtle colors. Their works reflects the orderliness of a tranquil life -- similar to the earlier works of Vermeer. Their art... Read full biography
Peter Ilsted (1861-1933) was a leading Danish artist and printmaker. Ilsted, Carl Holsoe and Ilsted's brother-in-law, Vilhelm Hammershøi, were the leading artists in early 20th century Denmark. All three artists were members of 'The Free Exhibition', a progressive art society created around 1890. They are famous for painting images of "Sunshine and Silent Rooms", all in subtle colors. Their works reflects the orderliness of a tranquil life -- similar to the earlier works of Vermeer. Their art was later referred to as the 'Copenhagen Interior School'. These interiors evoke at once a sense of calm, as well as a sense of mystery. The orderly rooms are often viewed from behind—causing one to wonder if the scenes are really tranquil or... Read full biography
Peter Ilsted (1861-1933) was a leading Danish artist and printmaker. Ilsted, Carl Holsoe and Ilsted's brother-in-law, Vilhelm Hammershøi, were the leading artists in early 20th century Denmark. All three artists were members of 'The Free Exhibition', a progressive art society created around 1890. They are famous for painting images of "Sunshine and Silent Rooms", all in subtle colors. Their works reflects the orderliness of a tranquil life -- similar to the earlier works of Vermeer. Their art was later referred to as the 'Copenhagen Interior School'. These interiors evoke at once a sense of calm, as well as a sense of mystery. The orderly rooms are often viewed from behind—causing one to wonder if the scenes are really tranquil or something else. James McNeill Whistler, Duret and important art critics were early admirers and collectors of Ilsted's work.... Read full biography
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Peter Vilhelm Ilsted Auction: 05/21/2026Lot: 107Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeInterior with sunlight through the window and a young girl reading a letter.
Peter Vilhelm Ilsted Auction: 12/06/2023Lot: 550Subscribe or get free alerts
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