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Speaker Erling Olsen
Peter Martensen1997
The Danish Parliament
Copenhagen K, Denmark
Erling Olsen (1927-2011) was the Speaker of the Danish Parliament from1994 to 1998. Peter Martensen painted this almost monochrome portrait in shades of brown. By restricting his choice of colours to a minimum, the artist heightened the intensity and presence of the portrait.
© Folketinget
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- Title: Speaker Erling Olsen
- Creator: Peter Martensen
- Creator Lifespan: 1953
- Creator Nationality: Danish
- Creator Gender: Male
- Date: 1997
- Physical Dimensions: w81 x h98 cm
- Original Title: Formand for Folketinget Erling Olsen (1994 - 1998)
- Danish Description: Erling Olsen (1927-2011)var formand for Folketinget i perioden 1994-98. Peter Martensen har malet et næsten monokromt portræt i brunlige farver. Ved at indskrænke farvevalget til et minimum har kunstneren forhøjet intensiteten og nærværet i portrættet.
- Provenance: © Peter Martensen/billedkunst.dk
- Type: Oil on canvas
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