Christian Aigens, Portrait of a Girl Reading, Vintage Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

A charming portrait of a girl reading by Danish artist, Anders Peter Christian Aigens (1870-1940). Aigens often painted this young lady and it’s highly likely that he’s related - perhaps it’s his daughter.

Anders Peter Christian Aigens was born in Copenhagen and trained at the Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler, which offered an alternative approach to the classical leanings of the Academy. During his time there, he studied under Peder Severin Krøyer and Laurits Tuxe. He later trained at the Academy itself so had the benefit of a broad range of influences.

He’s predominantly known for his portraits - one of which is held by the Museum of Aalborg.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 20½” x 23½” / 52cm x 60cm

Year of creation: c. 1920

Provenance: Denmark

Condition: Very good. One historic repair, which isn't visible from the front.

Artist’s auction highlight: £2,157 achieved for ‘Interiör med unge piger omkring en petroleumslampe ’ at auction in 1998.

Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA803129

Description

A charming portrait of a girl reading by Danish artist, Anders Peter Christian Aigens (1870-1940).

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Aigens often painted this young lady and it’s highly likely that he’s related - perhaps it’s his daughter.

Brave Fine Art

fig 1. Christian Aigens, Portrait Of A Girl Reading, Vintage Oil Painting — fig 1. Christian Aigens, Portrait of a Girl Reading, Vintage Oil Painting

Anders Peter Christian Aigens was born in Copenhagen and trained at the Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler, which offered an alternative approach to the classical leanings of the Academy. During his time there, he studied under Peder Severin Krøyer and Laurits Tuxe. He later trained at the Academy itself so had the benefit of a broad range of influences.