Christine Hansen, Storm Firth of Forth - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Christine Hansen, Storm Firth of Forth - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA941445
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This early 20th-century oil on board by Christine Hansen (1872/1873-1968) depicts the Firth of Forth estuary in Scotland. It’s probably painted ‘en plein air’ and captures a storm with impressionistic brushwork. It’s reminiscent of Camille Pissarro’s later works, particularly his port scenes.

The Firth of Forth is a geologically interesting location and technically a fjord, being formed by the Forth Glacier. The River Forth flows into the North Sea.

In 1914, the painting was exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy (number 232), which was quite an achievement for the young artist. Also that year, Maude Edwards, a suffragette, attacked a portrait by John Lavery with a hatchet, so it was quite an event.

Little is known about Hansen but she exhibited widely including at McLellan Galleries Glasgow, Walker Art Gallery Liverpool, and the London Salon. In the 1950s, she also exhibited close to her home in Llysfaen, Colwyn Bay. Her approach is underpinned by a love of the impressionists. Her rhythmical brushwork brings vivacity to stormy waters with flicks of white highlights creating energetic waves. Note how the fishing boat is partly submerged to convey the idea of turbulence. It’s interesting to consider whether she visited Paris during her studies like many of her contemporaries.

Signed, framed and glazed.

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Medium: Oil on board

Overall size: 19½” x 14” / 50cm x 35cm

Year of creation: c. 1914

Condition: Artwork presents well. Craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some light wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA941445

Description

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The Firth of Forth is a geologically interesting location and technically a fjord, being formed by the Forth Glacier.

Brave Fine Art

The River Forth flows into the North Sea.

fig 1. Christine Hansen, Storm Firth Of Forth - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Christine Hansen, Storm Firth of Forth - Antique Oil Painting

In 1914, the painting was exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy (number 232), which was quite an achievement for the young artist. Also that year, Maude Edwards, a suffragette, attacked a portrait by John Lavery with a hatchet, so it was quite an event.

fig 2. Christine Hansen, Storm Firth Of Forth - Antique Oil Painting — fig 2. Christine Hansen, Storm Firth of Forth - Antique Oil Painting

Little is known about Hansen but she exhibited widely including at McLellan Galleries Glasgow, Walker Art Gallery Liverpool, and the London Salon. In the 1950s, she also exhibited close to her home in Llysfaen, Colwyn Bay. Her approach is underpinned by a love of the impressionists. Her rhythmical brushwork brings vivacity to stormy waters with flicks of white highlights creating energetic waves. Note how the fishing boat is partly submerged to convey the idea of turbulence. It’s interesting to consider whether she visited Paris during her studies like many of her contemporaries.