Maleriet, der gjorde Kaj Ejstrup berømt, er Self-Portrait (1932); det hænger på Statens Museum for Kunst i København. Women Bathing (1938) og Landscape, Odsherred (1942) følger efter i samlernes og museumsgæsternes hjerter. Af de 5 værker af Kaj Ejstrup i vores katalog er disse 5 de mest beundrede, hver præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og det, der gør værket unikt.
Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret november 2026. Hvert mesterværk på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museumskvalitet eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.
Det museum, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Kaj Ejstrup | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Statens Museum for Kunst |
København | 5 | Self-Portrait, Women Bathing, Landscape, Odsherred |
Self-Portrait (1932), Statens Museum for Kunst, København. Derefter følger Women Bathing (1938) og Landscape, Odsherred (1942).
30 år gammel: Self-Portrait er fra 1932, og Kaj Ejstrup blev født i 1902.
Vores katalog indeholder 5 værker af Kaj Ejstrup, dateret fra 1932 til 1955.
De fleste af dem findes i Statens Museum for Kunst (København). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.
I 1930s: 2 af de 5 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Self-Portrait.
Det tidligste på denne side er Self-Portrait (1932), det seneste View of Lammefjorden (1955).
Self-Portrait, Women Bathing og Landscape, Odsherred er blandt de 5 værker på denne side, som er i Statens Museum for Kunst, København's samling.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.
Kaj Ejstrup was born in 1902, the adopted son of a customs official. His upbringing in Buddinge, just north of Copenhagen, set the stage for a life dedicated to visual expression. Though he did not find a place at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, his path remained focused on the craft. He spent time between 1931 and 1937 learning the intricacies of wood engraving under Aksel Jørgensen, a period that helped refine his technical skill and eye for detail.
By 1930, he had settled in Åsen near Ordrup in Odsherred. He lived in an old homestead near Skamlebæk until 1944, and even after leaving that specific home, he returned to the Odsherred region for extended periods every year. This connection to the land became the heartbeat of his creative life.
As a central figure in the Odsherred Painters, Ejstrup helped define a specific way of seeing the Danish countryside. His landscapes often capture the quietude of the northwest Zealand region. He frequently painted buildings, outhouses, and farm animals, sometimes including a human figure to ground the scene. His palette in these works remained limited, focusing on the essential colors of the earth and sky. He had a particular talent for depicting horses, often showing them in motion—running or jumping—which added a sense of sudden energy to an otherwise peaceful setting.
His approach changed when he turned his attention to people. While his landscapes were restrained, his figure paintings utilized more vivid colors and an expressive tone. His versatility extended beyond the canvas to include:
Ejstrup was a man of community within the art world, becoming a founding member of the Corner artists association in 1932. His work moved beyond the borders of Denmark, finding its way to galleries in Glasgow, Oslo, and Gothenburg. His contributions to Danish art were recognized in 1954 when he was awarded the Eckersberg Medal.
Today, his visual history is preserved in several important institutions. His paintings, woodcuts, and sculptures can be found in many of Denmark's art museums, including a large collection held at the Statens Museum for Kunst and much of his work housed at the Odsherreds Museum of Art.