Frode Kierulf, In The Studio

Frode Kierulf, In The StudioThis early 20th century oil on canvas by Danish artist Frode Kierulf (1889 1963) depicts a woman wearing an artists smock within a studio interior. Shes partially illuminated via a skylight. Given the nature of the work, theres been some debate about whether the figure is actually the artist himself but it does appear to be a woman. His wife, Elvira, is not known as a painter, so its possibly another artist within his circle. He enjoyed a wide circle

It’s an electrifying scene with dust kicked up as the beasts skid on the earth

We particularly love the daubs of orange that represent the welcoming glow of the warm buildings

A decorative early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting a female nude standing in a boudoir setting

His interior scenes are generally smaller and feel more personal than his maritime paintings

A beautifully rendered portrayal of Christ’s crucifixion

This energetic little piece was painted with a broad brush and plenty of confidence

Overall size: 19” x 15” / 49cm x 38cm

Under low light and a falling sun

Brighton Pier was an extraordinary tourist spot that attracted thousands of visitors - across all classes

while he's casually perched in his study adjectant to a notebook and the morning news

The portrait is housed within a swept giltwood frame with foliate corner ornamentation

his face in repose with eyes alive and focused