Peter Ølsted, Summertime Landscape With Distant Coast & Mansion

Peter Ølsted, Summertime Landscape With Distant Coast & MansionThis enchanting 19th century landscape by Danish artist, Peter lsted (1824 1887) evokes the romance of an endless view under an extraordinary sky. The scenery ebbs and flows with a lyrical rhythm, the elements spiritually connected. Its natures poetry, a majestic sunset across a coastal horizon. lsted was a master of serenity his landscapes are quiet, blissful, and still. In the foreground, two gateposts stand on either side of a winding track. These

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

Overall size: 29” x 21” / 73cm x 53cm

It’s interesting to consider whether Holmgren painted some of this outside while enjoying a relaxed day out

Craquelure in areas and canvas relined

900 achieved for ‘Distracted’ at Christie’s in 1990

Her style appears to be influenced by ‘Japonisme’

The portrait is signed/dated in the lower left and housed within a later frame

which provides contrast for the bright flora

The painting is housed within what appears to be its original frame and signed in the lower right

283 achieved for ‘Nature morte au bouquet de fleurs’ in 2012

Works by Jules Van de Leene are held in several prestigious collections including at museums in Bruges

A boy in red points towards the stairs