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The 13 Most Famous Johan Rohde Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 14 works by Johan Rohde in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Johan Rohde left, the most famous is Kristian Zahrtmann,the Danish Painter (1896), in the collection of the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Close behind it come Portræt af den svenske maler Gustaf Wolmar (1902) and Ane Marie Rohde, f. Schmidt, kunstnerens moder (1903). Our catalog holds 14 works by Johan Rohde; the gallery has kept the 13 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1856 – 1935, Randers
Most works: Statens Museum For Kunst
Johan Rohde's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
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Ane Marie Rohde, f. Schmidt, kunstnerens moder
The oil painting titled Ane Marie Rohde, f. Schmidt, kunstnerens moder was executed by the Danish artist Johan Rohde. Created in 1903, this portrait depicts Ane Marie Schmidt, who was the mother of the artist. The subject, Ane Marie Schmidt, lived from 1832 to 1915.
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The museums that keep Johan Rohde's originals
The 5 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Johan Rohde | Paintings from this list |
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 Statens Museum For Kunst |
Copenhagen | 5 | Portræt af den svenske maler Gustaf Wolmar, Ane Marie Rohde, f. Schmidt, kunstnerens moder, A Summer's Day by the River Karup, Jutland |
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 4 | Kristian Zahrtmann,the Danish Painter, View of "Kastellet", Copenhagen, Landscape with a Town |
 Imago Museum |
Pescara | 2 | View from the garden of Palazzo Ferrante in Civita d'Antino., From Civita d'Antino. |
 Ribe Kunstmuseum |
Esbjerg | 1 | View of the District near the River Karup, Jutland |
 Hirschsprung Collection |
Copenhagen | 1 | Quiet Evening in the Harbor at Hoorn |
Johan Rohde decade by decade: the original that defines each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Collectors' questions about Johan Rohde's paintings
Which work is Johan Rohde most famous for?Reveal the answer
Kristian Zahrtmann,the Danish Painter (1896), Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Portræt af den svenske maler Gustaf Wolmar (1902) and Ane Marie Rohde, f. Schmidt, kunstnerens moder (1903) come next.
What age was Johan Rohde when Kristian Zahrtmann,the Danish Painter was made?Reveal the answer
40 years old: Kristian Zahrtmann,the Danish Painter dates from 1896, and Johan Rohde was born in 1856.
What are the ten most famous Johan Rohde paintings?Reveal the answer
Kristian Zahrtmann,the Danish Painter, Portræt af den svenske maler Gustaf Wolmar, Ane Marie Rohde, f. Schmidt, kunstnerens moder, A Summer's Day by the River Karup, Jutland, View of the District near the River Karup, Jutland, Winter Evening in Ribe, Jutland, View of "Kastellet", Copenhagen, Quiet Evening in the Harbor at Hoorn, Landscape with a Town and Summer night at Tönning. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
How many paintings did Johan Rohde leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 14 works by Johan Rohde, dated from 1889 to 1927.
In which museums do Johan Rohde's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen), Nationalmuseum (Stockholm) and Imago Museum (Pescara). The museum table above lists them all.
In which years did Johan Rohde paint the most famous works?Reveal the answer
In 1890s: 7 of the 13 works on this page were made then, Kristian Zahrtmann,the Danish Painter among them.
What are the first and the last famous originals of Johan Rohde?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is View of the District near the River Karup, Jutland (1889) and the latest From Civita d'Antino. (1927).
Which Johan Rohde works hang at the Statens Museum For Kunst?Reveal the answer
Portræt af den svenske maler Gustaf Wolmar, Ane Marie Rohde, f. Schmidt, kunstnerens moder and A Summer's Day by the River Karup, Jutland: the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen holds 5 of the works on this page.
Johan Rohde: life and work
The Artistic Journey of Johan Rohde
Born in Randers, Denmark, Johan Rohde was a multifaceted creator whose talents spanned the realms of painting, lithography, design, and silverwork. After initially studying medicine, he turned his focus toward the arts, studying under Wenzel Tornøe before entering the Academy. Seeking a space for modern trends, he left the institution to study under Laurits Tuxen and P.S. Krøyer. Rohde became a pivotal figure in the Danish art scene, notably as a principal founder of Den Frie Udstilling, an organization established to provide a platform for artists whose works were not accepted by the Academy.
His visual output was diverse, ranging from everyday scenes like En Beværtningshave i Udkanten af København to portraits influenced by Symbolism. As a printmaker, he produced 45 lithographs and a significant number of etchings later in his life. Beyond the canvas, Rohde was a vital contributor to Danish craftsmanship through his high-quality silver designs and furniture, often blending classical and Japanese styles.
Craftsmanship and Design
Rohde’s influence extended deeply into the decorative arts, particularly through his long-standing collaboration with Georg Jensen. After initially designing for his own home, he began creating silver designs for Jensen in 1906, eventually securing an exclusive contract in 1914. His notable silver contributions include:
His legacy is marked by both his artistic vision and his role as an art historian and writer, having played a key part in following international news trends and writing for Danish newspapers. In 1934, his contributions to the arts were recognized with the Thorvaldsen Medal.