Emil Danielsson, Portrait Of A Seated Nude In Profile

Emil Danielsson, Portrait Of A Seated Nude In ProfileA vibrant early 20th century oil on canvas depicting a seated nude in profile by Finnish painter, Emil Danielsson (1882 1967). Stylistically, this piece feels as contemporary as the day it was painted and could work within any interior alongside old or new. We love the palette and the sense of femininity. Danielsson was an intriguing character and hes best known for building his own stone castle on a mountain in Finland. The castle was built in a

which could be one way to interpret this piece

this dapper young gentleman is keeping up with the latest fashion

Signed in the lower right

a snow-covered track winds its way towards two farm buildings past trees and a dry stone wall

A fine late 19th-century portrait of a lady wearing a beautiful white dress by Danish artist

This is a masterclass in how to paint light cascading from a small window and the artist has captured a fascinating moment of complete stillness

Ekengren began his career as an engineer but later devoted himself to his art

he must’ve found great solace in his art as by the age of 19 he gained access to the Academy in Düsseldorf

has observed the light beautifully as it cascades from the window

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

The painting is housed within a gilded frame with foliate corners and monogrammed in the lower left

We can’t locate a photograph with the same image so perhaps it was painted from life