Thorvald Nygaard, The First Six-Day Race, Oil Painting

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Thorvald Nygaard
Thorvald Nygaard, The First Six-Day Race, Oil Painting
1934

About the Item

This exhilarating oil painting by Thorvald Nygaard (1892-1973) depicts the first ‘Six-Day Race’ in Denmark, which was held at the Forum København. It’s a spirited work abundant with vibrancy, drama and life. The Six-Day Race dates back to 1875 with the first being held in Birmingham, England. It began as a running event with individual athletes competing for six days straight. This gruelling test of endurance was then replicated for cyclists in 1878. It seems astonishing that, with only rudimentary equipment, the competitors raced for almost a week. In 1899, perhaps somewhat sensibly, a relay system was introduced whereby one rider could rest while his teammate carried on. In 1934, the race came to Denmark’s Forum København, where it piqued the interest of Thorvald Nygaard. The arena was packed with an excitable crowd glued to the action and Nygaard was presumably among them. As we see from his work, the velodrome is a feast for the eyes with brightly coloured riders circling tirelessly, mostly in formation. While above them, various flags and signs flutter in the breeze. Can you imagine the atmosphere towards the end? Nygaard’s interest in this race may stem from his work as an architect as it’s possible that he was involved in the design of the seating. One can imagine that the Forum was particularly full on this occasion so perhaps warranted a new internal configuration. Alternatively, it could simply be a case of sheer wonderment at such a great sporting event. The race in 1934 was won by the German pair of Willy Funda and Hans Pützfeld. The Forum continued to host the Danish event until 1999. This interesting and highly decorative painting captures an important milestone in cycling history and it’s an extremely rare find. Signed/dated in the lower left and housed within a gilt frame. Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.

Creator:
Thorvald Nygaard (1892 - 1973, Danish)
Creation Year:
1934
Dimensions:
Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Canvas
Movement & Style:
Impressionist
Period:
1930-1939
Condition:
Artwork presents well. Craquelure but the paint is stable. Stretcher a little warped. Frame with some light wear.
Gallery Location:
Cheltenham, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2328211673182

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