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Schilderijen van Viggo Johansen: De 26 bekendste, door de ogen van een galerie

Bijgewerkt in november 2026 · gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore (zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen per kunstwerk) · 26 werken van Viggo Johansen in onze catalogus

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Volgens de visie van de galerie is het beroemdste schilderij van Viggo Johansen Moder og søn. Interiør fra et fiskerhus (1879), waarvan het origineel in het Statens Museum for Kunst in Kopenhagen hangt. Før sol går ned. Dragør. Koner, en lille pige og gæs ved stranden (1884) en I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler (1884) maken het trio compleet dat elk oog herkent. Van de 26 werken van Viggo Johansen in onze catalogus presenteert de galerie hieronder de 26 bekendste werken, elk een origineel met de jaartal, het museum en wat het uniek maakt.

1851 – 1935, Copenhagen Impressionism Meeste werken: Statens Museum for Kunst

De top 10 schilderijen van Viggo Johansen in de galerie

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Før sol går ned. Dragør. Koner, en lille pige og gæs ved stranden (1884) door Viggo Johansen

Før sol går ned. Dragør. Koner, en lille pige og gæs ved stranden

1884 · Oil On Canvas · Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen

Før sol går ned. Dragør. Koner, en lille pige og gæs ved stranden by Viggo Johansen depicts a specific moment at the fishing port of Dragør, located outside Copenhagen, Denmark. Created about 1884, the work captures a group of figures positioned along a shoreline. The scene includes several women dressed in long, dark, traditional-style garments, a young girl, and a group of geese scattered across the grassy bank and the…

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I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler (1884) door Viggo Johansen

I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler

1884 · Oil On Canvas · Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen

In the painting I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler by Viggo Johansen, the composition centers on a quiet, intimate, and somber realist scene of daily labor. A woman is positioned slightly to the left of center, shown in profile as she stands at a kitchen table. The arrangement of the figure against the domestic setting focuses the viewer's attention on the repetitive motion of her task. Light enters the room…

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A Dead Girl (1881) door Viggo Johansen

A Dead Girl

1881 · Oil On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

In "A Dead Girl" by Viggo Johansen, a deceased young child lies in repose. The composition is intimate and focused, drawing the eye toward the stillness of the subject. A close-up perspective centers the child against a dark, indistinct background. This void of shadow pushes the figure forward, making the small, quiet form the only reality in the frame. The work, painted about 1881, captures a moment of absolute fragility.

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Joyful Christmas (1891) door Viggo Johansen

Joyful Christmas

1891 · Oil · Hirschsprung Collection, Kopenhagen

Viggo Johansen painted Joyful Christmas in 1891. This oil painting depicts a scene of domestic family life within an interior setting. The composition focuses on a group of figures gathered in a living room located on Amaliegade in Copenhagen. The work captures a specific moment of familial gathering around a central point of light.

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Kunstnerens døde moder (1892) door Viggo Johansen

Kunstnerens døde moder

1892 · Oil On Canvas · Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen

In this somber monochrome work from 1892, we find ourselves in a space of profound quietude. The composition draws us into an intimate, elevated view of a deceased figure resting in bed. There is a heavy, atmospheric quality to the scene, achieved through a strictly grayscale palette that moves from the deepest blacks to the brightest whites. The subject, a mother, is rendered with a sense of stillness that feels…

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Evening talk (1886) door Viggo Johansen

Evening talk

1886 · Oil On Canvas · Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen

Evening talk is an oil on canvas painting by the Danish artist Viggo Johansen, created about 1886. The work depicts a group of men and women gathered in a dimly lit interior. These figures are positioned around a table, appearing engaged in conversation or quiet contemplation. The scene captures a specific moment of social interaction within a private, enclosed space.

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Sunlight in the Dining-room (1889) door Viggo Johansen

Sunlight in the Dining-room

1889 · Oil On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

In "Sunlight in the Dining-room" by Viggo Johansen, a quiet moment of domestic life is caught within a sunlit interior. The scene is viewed from a straight-on perspective, looking directly into a room where a woman is engaged in a task at a table. A round dining table, draped in a white cloth, sits slightly off-center. This placement allows the eye to follow the path of light entering from a…

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Moder skal læse. Kunstnerens hustru og barn (1893) door Viggo Johansen

Moder skal læse. Kunstnerens hustru og barn

1893 · Oil On Canvas · Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen

In this intimate oil on canvas from 1893, we find ourselves drawn into a private, dimly lit room where the rush of the outside world seems to have ceased. The scene captures a tender, quiet moment of shared learning between a woman and a child. They are seated together, framed by the heavy textures of a wooden cabinet and a small framed work on the wall, creating a sense of…

Schilderijen van Viggo Johansen, gerangschikt van 11 tot 26

De beroemde schilderijen van Viggo Johansen, periode voor periode

De onderwerpen die de aandacht van Viggo Johansen troffen

De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze originelen, elk met zijn mooiste voorbeeld.

De musea waar de originele werken van Viggo Johansen worden bewaard

De 6 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van Viggo Johansen Schilderijen uit deze lijst
Statens Museum for Kunst, KopenhagenStatens Museum for Kunst Kopenhagen 17 Moder og søn. Interiør fra et fiskerhus, Før sol går ned. Dragør. Koner, en lille pige og gæs ved stranden, I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler
Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 4 A Dead Girl, Sunlight in the Dining-room, An Artist's Gathering
Skagens Museum, SkagenSkagens Museum Skagen 2 Near Skagen østerby after a Storm, By the piano. The artist
Hirschsprung Collection, KopenhagenHirschsprung Collection Kopenhagen 1 Joyful Christmas
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, MünchenBayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen München 1 An evening with visiting friends
Randers Kunstmuseum, RandersRanders Kunstmuseum Randers 1 Interior with a dead swan

Viggo Johansen, één iconisch schilderij per decennium

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Welk schilderij van Viggo Johansen is het beroemdste van allemaal?Onthul het antwoord

Moder og søn. Interiør fra et fiskerhus (1879), Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen. Før sol går ned. Dragør. Koner, en lille pige og gæs ved stranden (1884) en I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler (1884) volgen.

Hoe oud was Viggo Johansen bij de voltooiing van Moder og søn. Interiør fra et fiskerhus?Onthul het antwoord

28 jaar oud: Moder og søn. Interiør fra et fiskerhus dateert uit 1879, en Viggo Johansen werd geboren in 1851.

Wat zijn de top 10 schilderijen van Viggo Johansen?Onthul het antwoord

Moder og søn. Interiør fra et fiskerhus, Før sol går ned. Dragør. Koner, en lille pige og gæs ved stranden, I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler, A Dead Girl, Joyful Christmas, Kunstnerens døde moder, Evening talk, Sunlight in the Dining-room, An evening with visiting friends en Moder skal læse. Kunstnerens hustru og barn. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.

Hoeveel werken heeft Viggo Johansen gemaakt?Onthul het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 26 werken van Viggo Johansen, daterend van 1878 tot 1910.

Waar hangen de beroemdste originele werken van Viggo Johansen?Onthul het antwoord

Voornamelijk in Statens Museum for Kunst (Kopenhagen), Nationalmuseum (Stockholm) en Skagens Museum (Skagen). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.

Wanneer creëerde Viggo Johansen de beroemdste schilderijen?Onthul het antwoord

In 1890s: 10 van de 26 werken op deze pagina werden toen gemaakt, waaronder Joyful Christmas.

Wat zijn de vroegste en laatste beroemde werken van Viggo Johansen?Onthul het antwoord

Op deze pagina is het vroegste Konfirmations-søndag. Dragør (1878) en het laatste Interior with a dead swan (1910).

Welke onderwerpen keerde Viggo Johansen het vaakst naar terug?Onthul het antwoord

Woman (9), Table (7) en Interior (6), verspreid over de 26 werken op deze pagina.

In welk medium werkte Viggo Johansen het meest?Onthul het antwoord

Oil On Canvas, voor 15 van de 26 werken op deze pagina.

Bij welke stroming wordt Viggo Johansen gerekend?Onthul het antwoord

Impressionism, te oordelen aan de originelen op deze pagina.

Welke originelen van Viggo Johansen zijn in de collectie van het Statens Museum for Kunst?Onthul het antwoord

Moder og søn. Interiør fra et fiskerhus, Før sol går ned. Dragør. Koner, en lille pige og gæs ved stranden en I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler: het Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen herbergt 17 van de werken op deze pagina.

Viggo Johansen: de kunstenaar

The Master of Moods: The Soulful Vision of Viggo Johansen

In the quiet, amber-lit corners of a Danish home, where the soft glow of a single lamp dances upon a family gathered in repose, one finds the true heart of Viggo Johansen’s artistry. Born in Copenhagen in 1851, Johansen emerged not merely as a painter of scenes, but as a poet of atmosphere. While many of his contemporaries sought the grand, sweeping dramas of history or the stark realities of social upheaval, Johansen turned his gaze inward, capturing the profound beauty found within the mundane. He was a master of mood, an artist capable of distilling the ephemeral essence of a moment—the warmth of a domestic ritual, the stillness of a winter afternoon, or the gentle light filtering through a window—into a visual symphony of emotion and light.

His journey began with the precocious recognition of his talent by the esteemed Wilhelm Marstrand, a mentor who saw in the young boy a rare gift for drawing. This early spark led him to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he immersed himself in the rigorous study of figure painting. Although his academic path was marked by the challenges of formal examinations, his spirit remained unconfined by institutional boundaries. By the mid-1s70s, drawn by the invitation of Michael Ancher, Johansen found his way to the rugged, windswept shores of Skagen. It was here, among the legendary Skagen Painters, that his identity as a premier Scandinavian Impressionist truly crystallized. Alongside luminaries like Peder Severin Krøyer and Anna Ancher, he participated in a summer tradition that would redefine Danish art, finding inspiration in the unique light of the Jutland peninsula.

A Convergence of Light and Intimacy

The evolution of Johansen’s style is a fascinating study in the dialogue between Northern realism and French Impressionism. In his early years at Hornbæk, his work possessed a grounded, naturalistic quality, focusing on the tangible textures of coastal life. However, his travels to Paris in the 1880s acted as a transformative catalyst. Encountering the revolutionary techniques of Claude Monet, Johansen began to experiment with color and light in ways that breathed new life into his canvases. He did not merely copy the French masters; rather, he synthesized their luminous approach with a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility. In masterpieces such as Christian Bindslev er syg (1890), one can witness this breathtaking fusion, where the fleeting effects of atmosphere are captured with a delicate, almost ethereal touch.

As his career matured, Johansen’s palette underwent a deliberate and poetic shift. Moving away from the heavier, darker tones that characterized much of the era's realism, he embraced softer, more harmonious hues. This transition reflected a deeper philosophical pursuit: a desire to convey a sense of peace and contemplative grace. His later works often feature his wife, Martha, and their children, transforming domestic interiors into sacred spaces of quiet intimacy. Through these paintings, he achieved something rare—the ability to make the private lives of ordinary people feel monumental and timeless.

Legacy and Artistic Triumph

The significance of Viggo Johansen extends far beyond the borders of Denmark. He was a bridge between the traditions of the Danish Golden Age and the burgeoning modernism of the late 19th century. His ability to balance the structural integrity of classical figure painting with the sensory freedom of Impressionism earned him immense international acclaim. His accolades were numerous and prestigious, including:

  • Gold Medals in Paris (1889, 1900), marking his arrival as a significant force on the European stage.
  • The Thorvaldsens Medal, one of Denmark's highest honors for artistic achievement.
  • Recognition in Munich and Berlin, where his unique ability to capture "mood" resonated with a broader continental audience.
  • A distinguished Professorship at the Royal Academy, where he shaped the next generation of Danish artists.

Ultimately, Johansen’s legacy is defined by his profound empathy. He possessed the rare ability to look at a simple domestic scene and reveal the universal human experience within it. Whether painting the expansive, luminous landscapes of Skagen or the hushed shadows of a nursery, he remained a steadfast chronicler of the soul's quietest moments. Today, he is remembered not just as a member of a famous collective, but as a singular visionary who taught us that there is an infinite depth of beauty to be found in the stillness of everyday life.