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Vilhelm Hammershøi — The Church of St. Peter, Copenhagen
Vilhelm Hammershøi

The Church of St. Peter, Copenhagen

1906

A quiet, contemplative view of Copenhagen's St. Peter's Church rendered in Hammershøi's characteristic muted palette of grays, whites, and subtle earth tones. The Danish master captures the historic church's imposing facade with his signature restrained precision, stripping the scene of unnecessary detail to emphasize stillness and solemnity. The composition reflects Hammershøi's lifelong fascination with architectural subjects, transforming an urban streetscape into an almost meditative study of light, shadow, and form.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted circa 1906, in Denmark. Literature: William Ritter, 'La peinture en Danemark. Vilhelm Hammershøi', Exhibition History: Copenhagen,

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Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

March 5, 2026

Estimate: $600,000$800,000

Lot 8

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Vilhelm Hammershøi, The Church of St. Peter, Copenhagen, 1906

A quiet, contemplative view of Copenhagen's St. Peter's Church rendered in Hammershøi's characteristic muted palette of grays, whites, and subtle earth tones. The Danish master captures the historic church's imposing facade with his signature restrained precision, stripping the scene of unnecessary detail to emphasize stillness and solemnity. The composition reflects Hammershøi's lifelong fascination with architectural subjects, transforming an urban streetscape into an almost meditative study of light, shadow, and form.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
78.1 x 51.4 cm
Year
1906
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Contemplative Mood, Danish Artist, 19th Century, Muted Palette, Male Artist, Realism, Architectural Painting, Urban Landscape, Tonalism, Oil on Canvas, Symbolist Painter

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago