Alfred Märtens, Coastal Landscape with Estuary - Large Antique Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This vibrant coastal view by Danish artist Alfred Märtens (1888-1936) depicts an estuary winding its way towards the sea. The shimmering blue tones of the waterway cut between the ragged banks of sand and grass. There’s almost a snakeskin effect to the water with its abundant ripples and undulations. And with this central focal point, Märtens brings emphasis and guides our eye through the the composition.

In the distance, under a tranquil Summertime sky, a strip of dark blue is interspersed with the white flashes of breaking waves. While the beach in-between is sparsely populated and near silent.

Signed and held within its original frame.

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Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 47½” x 39½” / 118cm x 90cm

Year of creation: c. 1920

Condition: Artwork presents well. One minor pinhole. Frame with some light wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

118cm (46.46")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA924064

Description

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And with this central focal point, Märtens brings emphasis and guides our eye through the the composition.

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fig 1. Alfred Märtens, Coastal Landscape With Estuary - Large Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Alfred Märtens, Coastal Landscape with Estuary - Large Antique Oil Painting

In the distance, under a tranquil Summertime sky, a strip of dark blue is interspersed with the white flashes of breaking waves. While the beach in-between is sparsely populated and near silent.

Signed and held within its original frame.