Amalienborg Square, Copenhagen
Vilhelm Hammershøi · 1896
Why it's great
The palace square in Copenhagen is nearly empty, in the gray light, with the statue in the center. Vilhelm Hammershøi, a Danish painter, painted quiet, still scenes in muted colors. His pictures feel like holding your breath. It's a calm view of a royal place.
Where to see it
📍 Statens Museum for KunstCopenhagen, Denmark
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Vilhelm Hammershøi was born in Copenhagen and became famous for his quiet, gray pictures of empty rooms and of his wife Ida. His soft colors and calm mood are unforgettable. He lived and worked in Copenhagen all his life. He died in 1916.
