19th-Century Danish School, Drawing Room With Seated Lady

19th-Century Danish School, Drawing Room With Seated LadyAn unusual late 19th century interior scene depicting a dark drawing room with various artworks and a seated lady. This highly atmospheric piece is lit sparingly by a single window on the left and several candlesticks. Five decorative urns are caught by the moonlight and provide a central focal point. It was clearly the artists intention that the figure of a lady only comes into focus as you scan the room. Its an interesting technique that creates an

One is dated in the lower left and all three are framed

Above them

Very good with light craquelure throughout

approach that could be compared to a late Renoir

A fine late 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a cottage interior by German artist

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 29 x 23” / 73cm x 59cmYear of creation: c

It bears the name ‘Kate’ and could perhaps be identified with further research

Lefebvre was born in Belgium in 1873 and his works are held in private and public collections within Europe and beyond

Balmer was always happiest when working in his local area

and particularly Antwerp) sprung into action

Medium: Oil on paper laid on boardOverall size: 24” x 34” / 61cm x 86cmYear of creation: 1933Provenance: GermanyCondition: Overall very presentable

sculptor and illustrator Vernon Hill (1887-1953)