19th-century Danish School Coastal Landscape with Figures - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This charming 19th-century Danish school landscape depicts a coastal view towards a busy stretch of water. It’s beautifully rendered, with the fine details carefully observed, and underpinned by an interesting composition.

In the foreground, two gentlemen and a lady are holding a discussion. One appears to be a naval officer of some description. While behind them, a couple are walking their dog - with the gentleman pointing ahead, perhaps planning a route. Scattered throughout the piece, you’ll notice a variety of figures, each with their own story.

Aside from the people, the most notable aspect is an attractive tree-lined road that twists out of view towards a distant vanishing point. Each tree is captured sublimely with the light catching the foremost branches. A single horseback rider gallops out of the shade.

The work is unsigned but the artist probably studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.

Housed in a gilt frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 45½” x 35½” / 116cm x 89cm

Year of creation: c. 1860

Condition: Craquelure but overall very presentable. Frame with some age-related wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

116cm (45.67")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA882558

Description

This charming 19th-century Danish school landscape depicts a coastal view towards a busy stretch of water.

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It’s beautifully rendered, with the fine details carefully observed, and underpinned by an interesting composition.

Brave Fine Art

fig 1. 19th-Century Danish School Coastal Landscape With Figures - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. 19th-century Danish School Coastal Landscape with Figures - Antique Oil Painting

In the foreground, two gentlemen and a lady are holding a discussion. One appears to be a naval officer of some description. While behind them, a couple are walking their dog - with the gentleman pointing ahead, perhaps planning a route. Scattered throughout the piece, you’ll notice a variety of figures, each with their own story.

fig 2. 19th-Century Danish School Coastal Landscape With Figures - Antique Oil Painting — fig 2. 19th-century Danish School Coastal Landscape with Figures - Antique Oil Painting

Aside from the people, the most notable aspect is an attractive tree-lined road that twists out of view towards a distant vanishing point. Each tree is captured sublimely with the light catching the foremost branches. A single horseback rider gallops out of the shade.