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Av alle originalverkene David Arnesen etterlot seg, er det mest kjente Painting (1900), som er en del av samlingen til Eidsvoll 1814 i Eidsvoll. Like bak følger Painting og Painting. Vår katalog inneholder 3 verk av David Arnesen; galleriet har bevart de 3 verkene som verden beundrer mest, hver vist med sin dato, sitt museum og sin historie.
David Arnesens topp 10 malerier: galleriets utvalg
Museene som har David Arnesens originalverk
Museet som innehar flest av maleriene på denne siden.
| Museum | By | Verker av David Arnesen | Malerier fra denne listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eidsvoll | 3 | Painting, Painting, Painting |
Samlere spør om maleriene til David Arnesen
Hvilket verk er David Arnesen mest kjent for?Avslør svaret
Painting (1900), Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll. Deretter følger Painting og Painting.
Hvor mange malerier etterlot David Arnesen?Avslør svaret
Vår katalog inneholder 3 verk av David Arnesen.
I hvilke museer henger mesterverkene til David Arnesen?Avslør svaret
Hovedsakelig i Eidsvoll 1814 (Eidsvoll). Museumslisten ovenfor viser alle.
Hvilke verk av David Arnesen stilles ut på Eidsvoll 1814?Avslør svaret
Painting, Painting og Painting: Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll har 3 av verkene på denne siden.
David Arnesen: liv og virke
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.

