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Meet the 40 Most Famous Paintings by Vilhelm Lundstrøm

Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 40 works by Vilhelm Lundstrøm in our catalogue

In short

If you know one Vilhelm Lundstrøm painting, it's probably Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke (1921), which hangs in the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. Two Sisters (1923) and The Four (Hommage aux peintres artistes) (1920) round out the three pieces people recognise right away. Our catalogue has 40 works by Vilhelm Lundstrøm. Below are the 40 people know best, each with its year, where to find it and what makes it special.

1893 – 1950, Sundby Cubism Most works: Statens Museum For Kunst

Start here: the top 10 Vilhelm Lundstrøm paintings

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Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke (1921) by Vilhelm Lundstrøm

Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke

1921 · Oil On Canvas · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen

In this 1921 portrait, we encounter Emil Bønnelycke not through a lens of photographic precision, but through a heavy, tactile application of oil on canvas. He sits upright, facing us with a directness that demands attention. The composition is centered, anchoring the figure against a background of ochre and olive-green tones. There is a certain weight to his presence, established by the deep cobalt blue of his suit and the…

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Two Sisters (1923) by Vilhelm Lundstrøm

Two Sisters

1923 · Oil · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen

In "Two Sisters," Vilhelm Lundstrøm presents a centered and frontal composition that commands the viewer's immediate attention. The two female figures occupy most of the frame, seated closely together in a way that suggests a profound sense of quiet companionship or shared solemnity. Their physical proximity creates an intimate atmosphere, pulling the observer into their private, still world. The women maintain stoic expressions, offering little to the viewer but inviting…

More Vilhelm Lundstrøm favourites, 11 to 40

11Female Model (1930) by Vilhelm LundstrømFemale Model1930 · Statens Museum For Kunst 12Portrait of Yrsa in a Pink Dress (1940) by Vilhelm LundstrømPortrait of Yrsa in a Pink Dress1940 · Statens Museum For Kunst 13Seated Female Nude (1940) by Vilhelm LundstrømSeated Female Nude1940 · Statens Museum For Kunst 14Seated Female Nude (1950) by Vilhelm LundstrømSeated Female Nude1950 · Statens Museum For Kunst 15Composition 2 (1918) by Vilhelm LundstrømComposition 21918 · Statens Museum For Kunst 16Still Life with Coat (1920) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life with Coat1920 · Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg 17Cubist Composition (1918) by Vilhelm LundstrømCubist Composition1918 · Statens Museum For Kunst 18Stilleben (1918) by Vilhelm LundstrømStilleben1918 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design 19Still Life With a Jar and a Bottle (1920) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life With a Jar and a Bottle1920 · Statens Museum For Kunst 20Still Life with a Jar, a Sauceboat and a Bottle (1920) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life with a Jar, a Sauceboat and a Bottle1920 · Statens Museum For Kunst 21Still Life with Cloth and Bowl (1920) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life with Cloth and Bowl1920 · Statens Museum For Kunst 22Still life with gravy bowl, lemons and books on a table. (1918) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill life with gravy bowl, lemons and books on a table.1918 23Still Life with a Book, a Glass and a Bottle (1927) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life with a Book, a Glass and a Bottle1927 · Statens Museum For Kunst 24After the Bath (1924) by Vilhelm LundstrømAfter the Bath1924 · Statens Museum For Kunst 25Still Life With a Jar and Fruits (1924) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life With a Jar and Fruits1924 · Statens Museum For Kunst 26Still life with two white jugs and two black jars. (1928) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill life with two white jugs and two black jars.1928 27Still life with a tall French coffee can and a white bowl and can. (1925) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill life with a tall French coffee can and a white bowl and can.1925 28Still life with pitcher, vase and book. (1928) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill life with pitcher, vase and book.1928 29Standing Model (1931) by Vilhelm LundstrømStanding Model1931 · ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum 30The Architecture (1932) by Vilhelm LundstrømThe Architecture1932 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design 31Still Life with Four Apples (1929) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life with Four Apples1929 · Statens Museum For Kunst 32Still Life with White Jar, Orange and Book (1932) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life with White Jar, Orange and Book1932 · Statens Museum For Kunst 33Opstilling med vandkande, håndklæde og krukker (1929) by Vilhelm LundstrømOpstilling med vandkande, håndklæde og krukker1929 · Statens Museum For Kunst 34Two oranges on a table. (1933) by Vilhelm LundstrømTwo oranges on a table.1933 35Still Life with Two Oranges (1938) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life with Two Oranges1938 · Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg 36Still life. (1937) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill life.1937 37Still life with a pipe and orange. (1950) by Vilhelm LundstrømStill life with a pipe and orange.1950 38A view of some houses. (1950) by Vilhelm LundstrømA view of some houses.1950 39The Death of Consul Decius Mus. Copy after Rubens (1920) by Vilhelm LundstrømThe Death of Consul Decius Mus. Copy after Rubens1920 · Nivaagaards Malerisamling 40Still Life with Pitchers by Vilhelm LundstrømStill Life with PitchersKunstmuseum Brandts

Where you can see Vilhelm Lundstrøm's paintings

The 6 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Vilhelm Lundstrøm Paintings from this list
Statens Museum For Kunst, CopenhagenStatens Museum For Kunst Copenhagen 22 Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke, Two Sisters, Self-Portrait
Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, AalborgKunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg Aalborg 4 The Four (Hommage aux peintres artistes), Figure Group Around a Table, Still Life with Coat
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, OsloNational Museum of Art, Architecture and Design Oslo 3 Portrait of Tusnelda Sanders, Stilleben, The Architecture
ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, AarhusARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum Aarhus 1 Standing Model
Nivaagaards Malerisamling, NibeNivaagaards Malerisamling Nibe 1 The Death of Consul Decius Mus. Copy after Rubens
Kunstmuseum Brandts, OdenseKunstmuseum Brandts Odense 1 Still Life with Pitchers

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Your questions about Vilhelm Lundstrøm's paintings

Which Vilhelm Lundstrøm painting is the most famous?See the answer

Top of the list is Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke (1921), Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. Right behind it: Two Sisters (1923) and The Four (Hommage aux peintres artistes) (1920).

How old was Vilhelm Lundstrøm when Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke was made?See the answer

28 years old. Vilhelm Lundstrøm was born in 1893, and Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke dates from 1921.

What are the 10 best-known Vilhelm Lundstrøm paintings?See the answer

Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke, Two Sisters, The Four (Hommage aux peintres artistes), Self-Portrait, Luncheon on the Grass, Manden der ser alt (The man who sees everything)., Figure Group Around a Table, Portrait of Tusnelda Sanders, Two Female Nudes and Self-Portrait. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.

How many paintings did Vilhelm Lundstrøm create?See the answer

We have 40 works by Vilhelm Lundstrøm in our catalogue, dated 1918 to 1950.

Where can you see Vilhelm Lundstrøm's famous paintings?See the answer

You'll find most of them in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen), Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg (Aalborg) and National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Oslo). The museum list above has the full breakdown.

When did Vilhelm Lundstrøm paint the best-known pieces?See the answer

In 1920s, more than any other time: 22 of the 40 pieces on this page date from then, Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke among them.

Which famous Vilhelm Lundstrøm paintings came first and last?See the answer

The earliest piece here is Composition 2 (1918); the most recent is Seated Female Nude (1950).

What art movement was Vilhelm Lundstrøm part of?See the answer

Cubism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.

Which Vilhelm Lundstrøm pieces can you see at the Statens Museum For Kunst?See the answer

You can see 22 of the pieces on this page at the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, including Portrait of Emil Bønnelycke, Two Sisters and Self-Portrait.

Can I get a reproduction of a Vilhelm Lundstrøm painting?See the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.

Getting to know Vilhelm Lundstrøm

**biography of a pioneering artist**

vilhelm henry lundstrøm, a prominent figure in early danish experimental art, left an indelible mark on the world of modernism. born on may 26th, 1893, in copenhagen, denmark, lundstrøm's life was a testament to his passion for innovation and artistic expression.

**early education and influences**

lundstrøm's artistic journey began at the royal danish academy of art, where he studied under the guidance of rostrup böyesen. this foundational period laid the groundwork for his future explorations in cubism and modern art.

**artistic career highlights**

* **debut (1918)**: lundstrøm made his debut at the den frie udstilling in copenhagen, showcasing his early work. * **french influence (1920s)**: a prolonged stay in france introduced him to the works of braque, picasso, and cézanne, significantly influencing his style. * **establishment of de fire (bormes, near cannes)**: alongside fellow artists karl larsen, axel salto, and svend johansen, lundstrøm co-founded the artistic group de fire. * **notable work (1928)**: his portrait of tusnelda sanders is now housed at oslo's national museum, a testament to his cubistic style.

**later years and legacy**

from 1932, lundstrøm resided in copenhagen, becoming a member of the academy council in 1937 and a professor at the royal danish academy of art in 1944. his later work adopted looser modern art styles, characterized by contrasts in color and form.
  • key works: geometric still lifes with oranges, cubistic scenes featuring nudes, and paintings of bottles, flasks, and jugs.
  • style:** characterized by clear, bright lines and few colors, later adopting contrasts in color and form.
  • legacy:** a central figure in early danish experimental art, introducing french cubism to denmark.

**references and further reading**

* [https://ArtsDot.com/@/vilhelm-henry-lundstrøm](https://ArtsDot.com/@/vilhelm-henry-lundstr%c3%b8m) - view lundstrøm's artworks on ArtsDot. * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/vilhelm_lundstrøm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/vilhelm_lundstr%c3%b8m) - wikipedia's biography of vilhelm lundstrøm.

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