Old World Portraits
Thorvald Niss
Peder Severin Krøyer
An evocative 19th-century profile study of a man in a deep crimson beret, captured with bold, expressive brushwork.
Hans Gyde Petersen
Peder Severin Krøyer
1907 · Medium Not Listed
A spirited impressionistic portrait of a man in profile, captured with warm, luminous light and bold brushwork.
$169
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1907 by the renowned Skagen painter Peder Severin Krøyer, this portrait of Hans Gyde Petersen showcases the artist's masterful handle on light and character. The subject is depicted in profile, his face illuminated by a warm glow that contrasts with the soft shadows of his hat, creating a piece that is both intimate and commanding. The vigorous brushwork and rich tonal palette are characteristic of Krøyer’s late period, capturing a momentary, lifelike quality.
More like this
