Pictures of
Peter Severin Krøyer

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Artists portrait of Peter Severin Krøyer

Peter Severin Krøyer

    The master of atmospheric moods

    Peter Severin Krøyer was born in Stavanger, Norway, on July 23, 1851. He was a renowned Danish painter and one of the leading figures of the Skagen painter colony in Denmark.

    Krøyer showed great talent for art at an early age and began his education at the Royal Danish Academy of Art in Copenhagen. There he studied with the well-known Danish painter Peder Severin Krøyer, among others. After completing his studies, he continued his education in Paris, where he was influenced by French painting and Impressionism.

    In 1882, Krøyer visited Skagen, a small fishing village on the northern tip of Denmark, for the first time. The special light and rugged beauty of the landscape fascinated him, and he decided to settle there permanently. Skagen became an important meeting place for artists, who were inspired by the unspoiled nature and the simple life of the fishermen.

    Krøyer was known for his ability to capture the special Nordic light in his paintings. He painted mainly landscapes, seascapes and portraits. His paintings were characterized by a vibrant color palette, loose brushwork, and a remarkable ability to depict atmospheric moods.

    During his time in Skagen, Krøyer developed a close friendship with other artists in the colony, including Michael Ancher and Anna Ancher. Together they formed a community of artists who met regularly to exchange ideas and inspire each other.

    Krøyer also traveled regularly to Paris to explore the art scene there and make contacts. He was friends with many prominent artists of his time and became a central figure in the European art scene. His works were exhibited internationally and received great recognition.

    Although Krøyer was in the prime of his career, he also suffered from health problems, including depression. In the last years of his life, his mental health became increasingly unstable, which affected his artistic productivity. He spent his last years in Denmark and died in Skagen on November 21, 1909.

    Peter Severin Krøyer left behind an extensive body of work characterized by his love of nature and his ability to capture atmospheric moods. His paintings are valued for their artistic quality, technical mastery, and contribution to the development of Danish Impressionism. Krøyer is considered one of the most important Danish painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his works can be seen in many renowned museums around the world.


    To our knowledge the art works on this page were created in the years from 1875 to 1908.
    Peter Severin Krøyer uses for the pictures shown here mostly the technique: Huile sur toile.
    The pictures are predominantly assigned to the art direction Impressionism.
    Peter Severin Krøyer was mainly concerned with the following motives: Landscapes.
    The art works of the artist are dominated by the colors gray, pastel and black.
    12 works of the artist Peter Severin Krøyer can be found here: Den Hirschsprungske Samling, Copenhagen, Denmark.

    Art Prints

    We deliver exclusively art prints from well-known art publishers in brilliant quality, such as the art print »Garden Party with Marie KrØyer (Detail)« from Peter Severin Krøyer. Classic art prints are normally produced by offset or screen printing. In this case, often also spot colours and embossments are used.

    Stretcher on canvas

    Our canvas prints are handmade in our own workshop. Either the canvas print or the art print laminated on a canvas is stretched onto a quality keyless frame. Perfectly wedged and provided with a suspension, the canvas image can be hung directly. Optionally, we also offer each canvas picture framed, i.e. with floater frame. »Summer Evening at Skagen, the Artist's Wife with a Dog on the Beach, 1892« of Peter Severin Krøyer as a canvas image also beautifies your home.

    Framed pictures

    We frame almost every picture. You can choose from many different frames. Passepartouts are just as much a part of your choice as are various options for surface protection. So »Summer Evening, Skagen, 1908« of Peter Severin Krøyer becomes a highlight for your living room or bedroom.

    Glass pictures

    The glass pictures we offer are printed using the UV printing process. Polished edges, scratch-resistant surface, safety glass and floating suspension create a modern ambience in your home. So the glass image »Seascape. Skagen« of Peter Severin Krøyer is guaranteed to impress you and every visitor.

    Wall papers

    Spacefull art from Peter Severin Krøyer. This gives »Solnedang over Skagens By« a whole new look. The wallpapers are printed according to your information in the latex printing process on solid fleece material.