19th-Century Danish School Coastal Landscape With Figures Peaceful “It was in Canada that

“It was in Canada that the young painter gained early recognition and there he married a member of one of the most distinguished families

Medium: Oil on board laid on canvasOverall size: 17½” x 14½” / 45cm x 37cmYear of creation: c

Sophus also chose to paint bourgeois families within opulent settings

we can see his skill for capturing the profile of a figure with minimal detailing and a monochromatic palette

which creates a diagonal line and draws the eye towards the yonder - a dense horizon with distant hills

19th-Century Danish School Coastal Landscape With Figures Peaceful “It was in Canada thatThis 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