19th-Century Danish School Coastal Landscape With Figures

19th-Century Danish School Coastal Landscape With FiguresThis charming 19th century Danish school landscape depicts a coastal view towards a busy stretch of water. Its 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

vibrant colours

and as such became known as the ‘School Of Barnes’

it’s clear that

The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a gilt frame that’s possibly its original

724 achieved for ‘Das Wunderkind’ at an auction in 2007

Frames with some age-related wear

following a storm that led to its destruction and rebuild

the notebook is held slightly open by a pencil

1920Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Minor craquelure

Artist’s auction highlight: £34

This intriguing piece is brought to life by the use of a dark green background

der plukker röde valmuer i en have’ at an auction in 2003