Viggo Pedersen, Landscape With Oak Trees, Lake & Horses

Viggo Pedersen, Landscape With Oak Trees, Lake & HorsesThis extensive early 20th century oil painting by Danish artist Viggo Pedersen (1854 1926) depicts a sunlit lake, mature oak trees, hayfield, horses and figure. Its a large work, almost certainly intended for exhibition. Pedersen was an important member of the Danish artistic community and worked tirelessly to evolve his style throughout his successful career. Over time, his brushwork became looser and more expressive, which brought him closer to the

Towards the horizon

Signed/dated lower right and held within a period frame

Could this be a commentary on female strength and sensuality

Smith’s rendering of the cold stone is sublime - with its twisting forms and dramatic lighting

there’s a supplier’s stamp from Gus Kenderdine’s in Blackpool

Royal Academy in London

and spent many years working in The Hague

A few areas of professional restoration

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 32½” x 39” / 82cm x 99cmYear of creation: 1898Labels & Inscriptions: On reverse - exhibition label from the Berliner Secession 1901

clutching an easel

1860Labels & Inscriptions: Exhibition/gallery label on reverse

This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Poul Steffensen (1866-1923) depicts an extensive landscape with cattle and figures