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View towards Hesbjerg from the Hornbaek estate: PD.30-2002

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

View towards Hesbjerg from the Hornbaek estate

Maker(s)

Painter: Petersen, Vilhelm

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Notes

History note: The artist's family; Rasmussen sale, 4 March 2002, lot 1024; with C.G. Boerner Ltd

Measurements and weight

Height: 21 cm
Width: 30 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2002) by Tallerman, Barbara Doreen

Dating

1850s
Production date: AD 1857-08-08

School or Style

Danish

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on paper on board

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: , monogram

  • Text: VP.
  • Location: Below, left of centre
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Signature

Inscription present: with the back of the brush

  • Text: 8 August 1857
  • Location: Below left of centre
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.30-2002
Primary reference Number: 80785

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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