Robert Panitzsch, Port Of Copenhagen

Robert Panitzsch, Port Of CopenhagenA symphony of bright blue interspersed with reflections of moored ships in near white. This is bliss, cold enough for a light coat, yet refreshingly crisp. The port rumbles with the sound of background industry a steamboat, perhaps for passengers, is eager to move. While another steamer, with two masts, gently glides into dock. A drayman readies the pumps. This mid century harbour scene by Robert Panitzsch (1879 1949) is captured with an effortless

The painting was possibly part of an exhibition in 1926 at Charlottenburg Palace

it allows painters to focus on value and composition without the added concern of full colour

Carl Johan Billmark (1804-1870)

A few light scratches and a small pinhole in the top right but otherwise fine

Otto Leyde (1835-1897)

Frame with some age-related wear and handling marks

A beautiful oil on board depicting a mother and daughter walking along a village street by Danish painter

The painting is signed/dated in the lower left and housed within an impressive gilt frame

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Medium: Charcoal on paperOverall size: 24” x 35” / 61cm x 89cmYear of creation: c

Given its timeworn appearance

Petersen spent his career travelling around Greenland