![Harald Giersing - Football Players, Sofus Heading [1917]](http://farm1.staticflickr.com/714/21668045260_f400641f1e_o.jpg)
Harald Giersing (Copenhagen, April 24, 1881 - Copenhagen, January 15, 1927), a Danish painter, was instrumental in developing the classic modernism movement in Denmark around 1910-1920. He is remembered as one of Denmark's most important 20th-century artists both for his portraits and landscapes. For many years, Giersing had taken a special interest in painting football scenes. However, it was not until 1917 that he adapted his approach to a rather aggressive and dynamic cubist interpretation as can be seen in Sofus Heading from 1917. The football paintings, like his ballet scenes, were based on photographs as starting points. In these vivid pictures, the dancers have no eyes or their faces are covered by masks.
[Aarhus Kunstmuseum, Aarhus, Denmark - Oil on cardboard, 149.1 x 122 cm]