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Axel MöllerHøjbro Square in Copenhagen - Early 20th century Oil on Canvas1926
1926
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£1,069.45
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CHF 1,149.64
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NOK 14,433.03
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DKK 9,141.77
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View from Højbro Plads in Copenhagen on a winter day by Axel Möller (1862–1958), signed and dated “Axel Möller 26”, oil on canvas. The motif is taken from where Højbro Plads meets Højbro Bridge which connects with Slotsholmen Island over the Slotsholmen canal, the Nikolaj Kirke is rising in the background. In the foreground, two women wearing green skirts stand on the snow covered square. Several figures are crossing the bridge, and the church tower forms the central vertical element of the composition. The painting is presented in a contemporary gilded profiled wooden frame.
Axel Möller was a Danish painter born in 1862 and active well into the 20th century. His work concentrated on urban environments, everyday street scenes, and the seasonal character of Copenhagen. Möller’s paintings typically use balanced compositions and moderate tonal contrasts, favouring calm, observational views rather than dramatic or narrative subjects. He continued to work until the later stages of his life and died in 1958.
Möller’s technique reflects a realist approach with a controlled palette and visible but restrained brushwork. During his career, he exhibited mostly in Denmark.
The painting depicts Højbro Plads, a central square in Copenhagen situated near the historic Højbro Bridge. The focal point of the view is Nikolaj Kirke, whose tower stands prominently in the background. The scene presents an everyday winter setting, showing pedestrians on the bridge and life around the square.
Nikolaj Kirke (St. Nicholas Church) is one of Copenhagen’s oldest ecclesiastical sites, originally founded in the early 13th century and named after Saint Nicholas, patron of sailors and merchants. The church played an important role during the Reformation and once served as a central parish in the historic city. After the devastating Copenhagen fire of 1795, the building was largely destroyed and ceased to function as a church.
Today the preserved tower and reconstructed structure house Nikolaj Kunsthal, a contemporary art center.
- Creator:Axel Möller (1862 - 1958, Danish)
- Creation Year:1926
- Dimensions:Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Condition:A light surface cleaning is suggested. Overall in good condition.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2608217281382
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