Em resumo
De todas as obras originais deixadas por David Arnesen, a mais famosa é Painting (1900), da coleção do Eidsvoll 1814, em Eidsvoll. Logo atrás vêm Painting e Painting. Nosso catálogo contém 3 obras de David Arnesen; a galeria preservou as 3 que o mundo mais admira, cada uma exibida com sua data, seu museu e sua história.
As 10 principais pinturas de David Arnesen: a escolha da galeria
Os museus que guardam os originais de David Arnesen
O museu que detém a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de David Arnesen | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eidsvoll | 3 | Painting, Painting, Painting |
Perguntas de colecionadores sobre as pinturas de David Arnesen
Por qual obra David Arnesen é mais conhecido(a)?Revelar a resposta
Painting (1900), Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll. Painting e Painting vêm a seguir.
Quantas pinturas David Arnesen deixou?Revelar a resposta
Nosso catálogo contém 3 obras de David Arnesen.
Em quais museus estão expostas as obras-primas de David Arnesen?Revelar a resposta
Principalmente em Eidsvoll 1814 (Eidsvoll). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.
Quais obras de David Arnesen estão expostas no Eidsvoll 1814?Revelar a resposta
Painting, Painting e Painting: o Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll detém 3 das obras desta página.
David Arnesen: vida e obra
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.

