EDVARD WEIE

 

EDVARD WEIE

EDVARD WEIE

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Sunday Feature on ART of Architecture -Gautam Shah

Edvard Weie (1879-1943) was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is now regarded as one of the most important colorists of the Danish modernism. He was also inspired by the works of great historical painters. He began with a naturalistic manner, but soon embraced the modernist approach, with emphasis on colours of warm palette and play between light and shadow. He initially worked with ‘subject matter from mythological and literary sources while also working with figure compositions springing entirely from his own imagination’.

Weie was strongly influenced by the visit to Italy and Paris, where he came into contact with French impressionists such as, Cézanne. After returning to Denmark in 1912, he spent a period on the small island of Christiansø near Bornholm. He was one of the earliest participants in the Bornholm school of painters. These artists, each developed an individualistic style, full of experimentation.

 

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