Danish artist Herman Jensen is predominantly known as a painter of spirited landscapes, figures and quiet interior scenes. He trained in Paris and is considered to be an important member of the ‘Bonholm School’ of artists.

His works, particularly his plein-air views, often blend the confident rhythm of French expressionism with the cool mood of his homeland. He’s represented at the Met, New York, with ‘the Violinist’.

Exhibited

Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition.

Public Collections

The Met Museum, New York.

Timeline

1893

Born in Frederiksberg, Denmark to Mads Martini Jensen (a greengrocer) and Marie Sophie Andersen.

Studied in Paris.

1914

Married Olga Helene Andersson.

1916

Debuted at the Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition with three works.

1916-1918

Travelled to the USA.

1918

Travelled to Hamburg, Cologne and Paris.

1918-1922

Travelled to Holland.

1922

Residing in Bornholm, Denmark.

1941

Died in Copenhagen, Denmark.