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Van alle originele werken die David Arnesen heeft nagelaten, is Painting (1900) het bekendst, in de collectie van het Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll. Direct daarna volgen Painting en Painting. Onze catalogus bevat 3 werken van David Arnesen; de galerie heeft de 3 meest bewonderde werken ter wereld bewaard, elk voorzien van de datum, het museum en het verhaal erachter.
De top 10 schilderijen van David Arnesen: de selectie van de galerie
De musea waar de originele werken van David Arnesen worden bewaard
Het museum met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van David Arnesen | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eidsvoll | 3 | Painting, Painting, Painting |
Vragen van verzamelaars over de schilderijen van David Arnesen
Waar is David Arnesen het meest bekend om?Onthul het antwoord
Painting (1900), Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll. Painting en Painting volgen.
Hoeveel schilderijen heeft David Arnesen nagelaten?Onthul het antwoord
Onze catalogus bevat 3 werken van David Arnesen.
In welke musea hangen de meesterwerken van David Arnesen?Onthul het antwoord
Voornamelijk in Eidsvoll 1814 (Eidsvoll). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.
Welke werken van David Arnesen hangen in het Eidsvoll 1814?Onthul het antwoord
Painting, Painting en Painting: het Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll herbergt 3 van de werken op deze pagina.
David Arnesen: leven en werk
A Life in Christiania
David Arnesen lived his life within the streets of Christiania, moving through the city during the middle decades of the nineteenth century. Born in 1818, he spent his years focused on the quiet work of the draughtsman and the portraitist. His hands were accustomed to the precise movements required for sketching and capturing the likenesses of those around him.
His presence in the local art community was felt through his role as a teacher. He held a studio where he guided younger hands, most notably instructing Carl Dørnberger when the latter arrived in Christiania at seventeen. This connection linked Arnesen to a lineage of Norwegian art, passing down the technical habits of drawing and observation to a new generation.
The Marks of the Draughtsman
The work left behind by Arnesen shows a focus on the careful rendering of subjects. In 1843, he produced a drawing that remains part of the collections at Bogstad Gård, a piece that speaks to his skill with line and form. His ability to translate a subject onto paper was not about grand gestures but about the steady application of ink or graphite.
Other pieces from his hand reveal a different kind of patience. In 1849, he created a work titled Lodvica de Bretteville, which utilized the delicate medium of paper art. This specific piece, now held by the Oslo Museum, shows a side of his practice that moved beyond simple sketching into more textured, layered compositions. His output was characterized by these specific, tactile explorations of his materials.
A Quiet Legacy
Arnesen passed away in 1895, leaving behind a body of work that remains anchored to the history of Norway. While he did not seek the spotlight of international fame, his influence remained in the classrooms of Christiania and in the archives of local institutions. His life was defined by the following:
- His practice as a portrait artist and draughtsman.
- The instruction of students like Carl Dørnberger.
- The preservation of his drawings in collections such as Bogstad Gård and Oslo Museum.

