A Winter day, Jutland landscape painting by Jens Søndergaard

January 22, 2024

In this episode, we’ll be visiting A Winter day, Jutland landscape by Jens Søndergaard at the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. This painting and another of his called “The Town Hall Square” really caught my attention at the National Gallery of Denmark. You can find a video about that one on the channel. This painting, A Winter Day is an oil on canvas and was painted in 1927. Danish expressionist painter Jens Søndergaard, born on October 4, 1895, and died on May 21, 1957 was renowned for his vibrant landscapes that vividly conveyed his deep connection to nature and the sea, Søndergaard garnered both national and international acclaim. His artistic journey included training at

The Town Hall Square by Jens Søndergaard which is at the National Gallery of Denmark

January 16, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of The Town Hall Square by Jens Søndergaard which is at the National Gallery of Denmark. The oil on canvas was painted in 1930. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Danish expressionist painter Jens Søndergaard, born on October 4, 1895, and died on May 21, 1957 was renowned for his vibrant landscapes that vividly conveyed his deep connection to nature and the sea,

Workers on their Way Home by Edvard Munch at the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen

December 26, 2023

In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at Workers on their Way Home by Edvard Munch, 1914, at the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. This oil on canvas has since been sent to the new Munch Museum in Oslo, from Copenhagen where I viewed it. It was originally created between 1913 and 1914 and this piece reflects Munch’s conviction that the working class

Alice by Amedeo Modigliani at the National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen

December 8, 2023

Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of a 1918 painting called ‘Alice’ by the one and only Amedeo Modigliani. It’s currently at the National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen. Before I start today, if you can get hold of the DVD box set from France “The Heydays of Montparnasse” it will teach you everything you need to know about Paris turn of the century from eyewitness and many of the artists themselves. It’s hard to get and expensive but a must for your serious art lovers. OK! Alice! Alice, an oil-on-canvas painting by Amedeo Modigliani from around 1918, currently resides in the Danish National Gallery, having been donated in 1928. Modigliani, renowned for

The Harbour at l’ Estaque by Georges Braque which is at the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen

December 5, 2023

In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at The Harbour at l’ Estaque by Georges Braque which is at the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. The Harbor at L’Estaque oil on canvas from 1906 was painted by Georges Braque who was one of the most influential French painters and sculptor of the 20th century. He was born on May 13th, 1882, and died August 31st, 1963. Braque made significant contributions to the art world, particularly through his association with Fauvism (which is the style of this painting) and his pivotal role in the development of Cubism. Initially creating impressionistic works, Braque’s artistic trajectory shifted after encountering the vibrant and emotionally charged paintings

Two Females nudes by Vilhelm Lundstrøm at the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen

December 3, 2023

In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at “Two Females nudes” by Vilhelm Lundstrøm at the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. Displayed in the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen is the artwork “Two Females … ” by Danish modernist painter Vilhelm Lundstrøm was created in 1927 and is pretty large and striking visually. It measures 196.5cm in height and 131.5cm in width. Vilhelm Lundstrøm, born on May 26th, 1893, and died on May 9th, 1950 and played a pivotal role in the early stages of Danish experimental art. He is known for introducing French cubism to Denmark as he had already, alongside artists Karl Larsen, Axel Salto, and Svend Johansen, established

Seated female model by William Scharff

December 1, 2023

Seated female model by William Scharff from the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at Seated female model by William Scharff from the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Niels William Scharff (30 October 1886–20 September 1959) was a Danish painter, recognized as a leading proponent of Cubism in Denmark. As a student, he traveled to Berlin,