Trunks of Alders by Laurits Andersen Ring. A grouping of alder tree trunks rising from a still, swampy body of water, with their long shadows and forms reflected vertically across the surface.

Trunks of Alders

Laurits Andersen Ring

1893 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An atmospheric study of light and reflection in a shadowy, still alder grove.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
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Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1893, this evocative work by Danish master Laurits Andersen Ring captures the quiet mystery of a northern marshland. The strong verticality of the alder trunks is mirrored in the dark, glass-like water, creating a rhythmic and contemplative composition. Ring’s use of a muted palette with sharp accents of mossy green exemplifies the psychological depth of Danish Symbolism.

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