Vilhelm Hammershøi

Revealing how photography shaped Hammershøi’s paintings, offering a fresh interpretation of one of the most enigmatic artists of modern art Vilhelm Hammershøi is among Denmark’s greatest artists, and his captivating paintings are sought after worldwide. This magnificent volume follows the artist throughout his entire career and, for the first time, highlights how Hammershøi used photography to explore new perspectives on the world and to experiment with unconventional cropping of his subjects. With more than 500 illustrations, it is the most extensive and comprehensive book on Vilhelm Hammershøi published to date.