Søren Josva Christensen, Living Room Interior - Antique Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

A light-filled impressionistic interior scene by Danish artist, Søren Josva Christensen (1892-1948).

On our left, a tall mirror is positioned behind ornaments that are sat atop a decorative cabinet. While on our right, a plant stands upon a period writing desk. The room is brightly illuminated via a curtained window.

Søren Josva Christensen was predominantly known as a landscape painter but also produced portraits and interior scenes. In around 1920, he moved to Skörping Stationsby in northern Denmark, which is close to ‘Rebild Bakker’, an impressive mountain range. It’s an area that has inspired many artists over the years due to its beauty and abundant scenery.

The painting is signed in the lower left.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 25½” x 29½” / 65cm x 74cm

Year of creation: c. 1920

Provenance: Denmark

Condition: Minor craquelure. Frame with some light age-related wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA871162

Description

A light-filled impressionistic interior scene by Danish artist, Søren Josva Christensen (1892-1948).

On our left, a tall mirror is positioned behind ornaments that are sat atop a decorative cabinet. While on our right, a plant stands upon a period writing desk. The room is brightly illuminated via a curtained window.

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Søren Josva Christensen was predominantly known as a landscape painter but also produced portraits and interior scenes.

Brave Fine Art

In around 1920, he moved to Skörping Stationsby in northern Denmark, which is close to ‘Rebild Bakker’, an impressive mountain range. It’s an area that has inspired many artists over the years due to its beauty and abundant scenery.