Early 19th-Century Danish School Landscape With Fjord

Early 19th-Century Danish School Landscape With FjordThis early 19th century Danish School oil painting depicts a picturesque view with woodland, figures and fjord. Its beautifully rendered and reminiscent of 17th century Dutch landscapes. A bright woodland clearing draws the eye between contorted trees, while two fishermen drag heavy nets on umber soil. A third stands punctilious and watches a small vessel. During the late 18th and early 19th century, this style of landscape painting was particularly

and the loose brushwork where her jacket meets the background

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It seems that Holland remained close to his heart throughout his life

The press remarked “the works of this talented artist are so well known that it would be superfluous to attempt a description of any

The canvas has been restored at least once and one area is a little undulant

The canvas is in good shape and the paint layer is stable under varnish

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Signed lower right and held in a later frame

Sophus’ deep respect for his father is clear to see

and a large black bow tie

the walls are decorated with intricate Delft tiles and fine antique artworks

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