Søren Christian Bjulf, Fish Market At Gammel Strand, Copenhagen

Søren Christian Bjulf, Fish Market At Gammel Strand, CopenhagenThis early 20th century oil painting by Danish artist Sren Christian Bjulf (1890 1958) depicts the fish market at Gammel Strand, Copenhagen, Denmark. Bjulf was obsessed with this environment, producing dozens of works depicting the bustle of the market. The son of a fishmonger, he felt at home around fishwives and their wares. The Gammel Strand attracted vendors from the surrounding villages, particularly those from the hamlet of Skovshoved. As you

It’s likely that the family commissioned this piece following the offer of a prestigious scholarship for the young man

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This early 20th-century oil painting by Belgian artist Jef Claesen (1878-1965) depicts a golden view in De Liereman

keen to convey not only the abundant beauty of his native land but also its unique character

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The painting is titled ‘Arbetarfik’

And note how the tallest tree guides our view diagonally downwards towards the figure

and following his training at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp

This vibrant city view dates to around 1930 and it’s a good example of Danish modernism

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Both artists adopted a romantic approach to landscape painting that was driven by their love for nature

The engraving is by Charles Turner (1774-1857) after a painting by T Blake and considered to be one of the most important boxing engravings ever produced