Vilhelm Groth, Fishing On The Gudenåen River

Vilhelm Groth, Fishing On The Gudenåen RiverThis late 19th century oil painting by Danish artist Vilhelm Groth (1842 1899) depicts a gentle view of the Gudenen River. Hailing from Copenhagen, Groth was an accomplished academy trained painter primarily known for landscapes. Irrepressible Nordic light casts a silvery glow over a broad shimmering river, while two boys fish from a muddy nook on its banks. Its a masterclass of subtle tonal variance. The Gudenen is Denmarks longest river and its

Condition: Overall good

Held in a contemporary frame and glazed

He was particularly drawn to the emerging ideas of French artists such as Théodore Rousseau (1812-1867) and Charles-François Daubigny (1817-1878) who were painting outside

1789Provenance: EnglandCondition: Minor foxing but otherwise very good

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 17” x 14” / 43cm x 36cmYear of creation: (June) 1943Condition: Artwork presents well

Anna Doedijns

The board has a curve

their imposing presence quietly receding

Frame with some scuffs and light wear

His work covered an array of subjects including landscapes

This early 20th-century oil painting attributed to British artist Arthur Wardle (1864-1949) depicts a suited gentleman relaxing in a club armchair

One can imagine the young aspirant with his sketchbook in hand