Studier til "Macbeth og heksene" og til "To kvinder slås om en mand" 1879 - 1910

Oluf Hartmann created these Studies for "Macbeth and the Witches" and for "Two Women Fighting Over a Man" in Denmark, probably in the early 20th century, using drawing. Hartmann's exploration of Shakespeare's Macbeth and scenes of conflict can be seen as a reflection of the era's fascination with psychological and dramatic themes. Denmark, at the time, was experiencing significant social and cultural shifts, grappling with modernity while maintaining its artistic traditions. The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, for example, was central to shaping artistic styles, yet artists were seeking new forms of expression. Hartmann’s sketches might critique academic art by embracing raw emotionality. Understanding the context of early 20th-century Danish art allows us to better appreciate how artists engaged with their cultural moment, questioning the very institutions that supported them. You can research Danish art journals from the period and institutional records from the Royal Danish Academy.