Albert Elmstedt Jensen Print Horsens Denmark Scene 37,5x30cm Signed Danish

- Good condition with age-related marks.

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Albert Elmstedt Original Etching - Horsens Scene

A remarkable print by the renowned Danish artist Albert Elmstedt (1895–1976). This artwork beautifully depicts a picturesque view of the historic Danish city of Horsens, showcasing its charm and architectural details.

Key Details:

• Artist: Albert Elmstedt (signed as Alb. Elmstedt)
• Title: Horsens City Scene
• Medium: Print
• Size: 37.5 cm x 30 cm (approx. 14.8 x 11.8 inches)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-related marks, as shown in the detailed photos.
• Provenance: Elmstedt is celebrated for his expressive depictions of Danish landscapes and cityscapes, making this a valuable addition for art collectors.

Description:
This etching presents an enchanting view of Horsens, highlighting its traditional Danish timber-framed architecture along the waterfront. The details in the craftsmanship bring the scene to life, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this Danish city.

All the best /Klaus

Albert Elmstedt Jensen - Artist Biography and Career

Genealogy
Albert Elmstedt (born Albert Karl Jensen, 1895-1976) was a Danish painter. He was born on June 15, 1895, in Hjallese Mark near Dalum and passed away on March 22, 1976, in Odense, where he was buried at Dalum Cemetery. He changed his last name from Jensen to Elmstedt on April 17, 1929. His parents were mason Peder Jensen and Johanna Augusta Olsdatter Elmstedt. On August 24, 1926, he married Marie Nielsen (1900-1992), daughter of farmer Niels Nielsen and Else Marie.

Biography
Albert Elmstedt focused on depicting visual reality with expressive undertones. In his later years, he experimented with abstract geometric forms, evident in works like the stained glass window for the Tønder High School. After a cautious start, his paintings gained strength and weight during the 1940s, showing a profound expressiveness. Some of his best works, such as In the Forest, are reminiscent of artist Erik Hoppe. Elmstedt also made a significant impact as a teacher, mentoring notable artists like Otto Deleuran, Aksel Nielsen, Louis Michael, and Rasmus Nellemann.

Education

• Apprenticeship in painting: 1915-1917
• Odense Technical School (A.C. Tersløse): 1914-1917
• Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen (with mentors Julius Paulsen, Sigurd Swane, Gotfred Rode, and Ejnar Nielsen): 1918-1923 (interrupted).

Travel and International Influence
Elmstedt traveled extensively for inspiration and artistic growth:

• Germany (1922)
• Italy (1924)
• Rome and Assisi (1926-1927)
• Additional travels to Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and England.

Teaching Positions
He worked as a drawing instructor at Odense Technical School from 1935-1948 and 1952-1966.

Awards and Recognitions

• Carl Jul. Petersen Grant (1924)
• P.A. Schou Grant (1951)
• Suhr Grant (1961)
• Academy Award (1962)
• Danish State Art Foundation (1966-1967, 1969-1976).

Exhibitions
Elmstedt's works were exhibited widely, including:

• The Funen Spring Exhibition (1927-1939)
• KE (Artists' Fall Exhibition): 1931, 1933
• Group shows: "10 Painters" (1933, 1935)
• Danish Art exhibitions: Fyens Forum (1940), Funen Art Museum (1952)
• Charlottenborg Exhibitions (1952, 1959, 1963, 1969)
• Retrospective exhibitions: Kunsthallen Copenhagen (1947), Odense Art Building (1962), Funen Art Museum (1975).

Notable Works

• On the Hill (1946, Funen Art Museum)
• In the Forest (1946, Danish National Gallery)
• Seated Woman (1959, Horsens Art Museum)
• Study of Trees and Foliage (1942, Drawing, Danish National Gallery)
• Landscape with Large Trees, Samsø (1944, Crayon Drawing)
• Algeciras (1954, Drawing and Watercolor, Funen Art Museum).

Public Artworks

• Stained glass window (1965, Tønder High School, with glazier Laur. Freese & Sons)
• Ceramic decorations (1969, Odense Technical School)
• Altar and baptismal font (1961, Bolbro Church, Odense, in wood and concrete with gold accents).

Illustrations

• J.P. Jacobsen's Mogens (1945).

References
Elmstedt's life and works have been covered in texts such as:

• Herman Madsen's The Funen Painters (1935)
• Ib Paulsen's Portraits of Funen Artists (1948)
• Niels Th. Mortensen's Danish Art (1964)
• Weilbach’s Danish Artist Encyclopedia (1994 edition).