A characteristic scene from the working-class district, where the open square is framed by factory buildings, chimneys, and utility poles. In the foreground, a woman and child emphasize the human presence within the strict architectural surroundings. The work highlights Bendtsen’s ability to capture both everyday life and the urban environment in a poetic manner.
Artist: Folmer Bendtsen (1907–1993)
Material: Color lithograph
Image size: 39 x 65 cm
Frame: 56 x 80 cm
Signature: Signed lower right “Folmer Bendtsen 66” and numbered 249/316
Period: 1966
Condition: Very good condition
Bio:
Folmer Bendtsen (1907–1993) was a Danish painter and graphic artist, often referred to as “the painter of the working class.” He became known for his depictions of everyday life in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro, Sydhavnen, and Nordvest districts. Bendtsen’s works are characterized by realism combined with a poetic atmosphere, capturing beauty in the ordinary. His art is represented in several Danish museums, including the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK) and ARoS. In 1964 he was knighted with the Order of the Dannebrog.
Denmark
Deutschland
Global
