The Watercolours of the Funen Painters
Watercolours have been a central medium in the work of the Funen Painters and therefore also form a significant part of Faaborg Museum’s collection. When the museum opened in 1910, the artists were given free rein to create the first displays of their works, with watercolours being shown alongside oil paintings. At the time, it was not common to mix different media, which indicates that the Funen Painters regarded watercolours as an independent and complete artwork, rather than merely a preparatory sketch or study for oil paintings.
Anna Syberg (1870–1914) painted almost exclusively in watercolour and is one of the most highly regarded artists within the group associated with Faaborg Museum. Her husband, Fritz Syberg (1862–1939), also focused heavily on watercolours at certain points in his career. Many know Johannes Larsen (1867–1961) for his drawings and watercolour studies of birds and animals, while Peter Hansen (1868–1929) also created many fine watercolour works. The exhibition will feature a broad selection of the museum’s watercolours, mainly by these key artists for Faaborg Museum.
The exhibition runs from 2 February to 4 May 2025.
As the museum’s watercolours are sensitive to light and climate (humidity), they are not included in the permanent exhibition at the historic, listed museum building for conservation reasons. However, as they are a central part of the Funen Painters’ oeuvre, they are regularly featured in exhibitions in the museum’s new extension, where light and climate can be more effectively controlled. This exhibition, therefore, exclusively presents works from the museum’s own collection.
Faaborg Museum’s opening hours
February: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 16:00. During week 7, the museum is also open on Monday, 10 February, and Tuesday, 11 February, due to the Danish winter holidays.
March: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 16:00.
April: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 16:00. Note: The museum is also open on Monday, 14 April, and every day of Easter week, including Monday, 21 April (Easter Monday).
For more information, visit Faaborg Museum’s website.