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Christian Tetzen‐Lunds samling i Köpenhamn och de nordiska konstnärerna

1988; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 57; Issue: 3-4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/00233608808604194

1651-2294

Teddy Brunius,

Libraries, Manuscripts, and Books

Summary Christian Tetzen‐Lund's collection in Copenhagen and the Nordic artists During the First World War Scandinavian artists were living in Copenhagen in anticipation of the advent of peace. The capital of Denmark represented a milestone on the road to Paris. From Sweden came Isaac Grünewald, Sigrid Hjertén, Otte Sköld, Kurt Jungstedt, Tor Bjurström, Einar Jolin and Gösta Nystroem. Karl Isakson, although of Swedish origin, lived in Copenhagen, completely assimilated in Danish art life. From Norway came Per Krohg. There were also many other artists of varying importance. The art school run by Astrid Holm, who had worked in Matisse's studio, provided a centre for the young artist. Many of the Scandinavian artists received their instruction at Zahrtmann's school of art, and this liberal institution was continued by Johan Rohde. The older Swedish artists were close to the tradition of Matisse's teaching while the younger ones started experiments in futurism and cubism. Information concerning the most recent art programmes and styles came from the important private collection of art belonging to Christian Tetzen‐Lund, who used his wealth to improve his collection. Among older artists he owned works by Delacroix, Daumier and younger representatives among the impressionists, the cubists, and the futurists. The collection at Palægade 6, close to Kongens Nytorv, was open to the public on Thursdays from 1917 onwards. In 1920 the collection of Michael Stein was bought by Tetzen‐Lund. In the midtwenties parts of the collection were sold to the Barnes Collection in Philadelphia, USA. The Tetzen‐Lund Collection from 1917 onwards, kept artists from Denmark, Norway and Sweden informed of the most recent international works of art. This was a most important source for Scandinavian avant garde.