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Frederik Christian Kiærskou, Svendborg With A View To Taasinge, Denmark

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Frederik Christian Kiærskou
Frederik Christian Kiærskou, Svendborg With A View To Taasinge, Denmark
1886

$819.19List Price

About the Item

This charming late 19th-century oil painting by Danish artist Frederik Christian Kiærskou (1805-1891) depicts a picturesque coastal view from Svendborg, a town on the island of Funen, towards Taasinge. From atop a grassy bank and flanked by trees, the artist stood with his easel to capture this enchanting scene. In the foreground, a quaint cottage is partially illuminated, while beyond, several vessels navigate the Svendborg Strait. It’s somewhat looser than his earlier works but he was 81 when he painted it. Born in Copenhagen to Jacob Kiærschou, a police clerk, and Susanne Dorothea Kiærschou, Frederik Christian Kiærskou was orphaned at an early age and raised in an orphanage. Here, it seems he honed his drawing skills as within six years, he was accepted into the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. It’s interesting to consider how this occurred, as it’s quite a feat to reach such a level without assistance or early tuition. At the academy, he trained under two brilliant teachers, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (1783-1853) and Johan Ludwig Lund (1777-1867). Both lauded the achievements of the old masters and the young lad would have undergone a rigorous formal education. Initially, the focus was on honing one’s draughtsmanship by copying classical plasters before moving on to life drawing. In 1826, his efforts paid off when he debuted at the foremost show in Denmark, the Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition. He continued to exhibit for a remarkable 66 years, missing only three. Such was his gratitude to the Academy that he returned once again in 1830 to undertake additional studies and was awarded several prizes. Like many landscape painters of his generation, his style was based upon the German romantics, such as Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) and Andreas Achenbach (1815-1910). But, in contrast, his was a modest rendition, more humble, and quintessentially Danish. Kiærschou adored the scenery of his homeland but also travelled in search of the sublime. In 1840, he undertook a study trip to Dresden, Munich, Tyrol, and Switzerland - and five years later, headed for Sweden. There’s a delicate quality to his handling, even when he renders the most overwhelming mountain ranges, they still seem controlled and comforting. Figures are tiny, barely noticeable, yet entirely comprehensible. While buildings are unthreatened, secure in their surroundings. It’s tempting to think that he found solace when sketching amid the natural world - a sense of security that anchored him to his childhood. Perhaps it was an escape. With his career in full swing, he gained the support of the Danish Prime Minister, Adam Wilhelm Moltke and in 1845, was elected a member of the Academy. A few years later, achieving the same honour in Sweden. For the rest of his life, his style remained unaltered. The French painters began painting ‘en plein air’, but he wasn’t deterred. The Impressionists flourished in Paris - but he didn’t flinch. And the Danish landscape painters adopted a more naturalistic style, yet he persevered. If he was alive today, one can guess exactly what he’d be doing. In 1874, he was knighted with the Order of the Dannebrog. Kiærskou is represented at the Statens Museum for Kunst, Aarhus Museum, Thorvaldsens Museum, Storstrøms Museum, and Funen Art Museum. Signed/dated in the lower right and held within a later frame. Labels & Inscriptions: Inscribed with the artist's name and title on the reverse. Provenance: Private collection, Denmark. Artist’s auction maximum: £12,000 for ‘A View Towards Sorø Academy (1875)’, Oil on canvas, Christie’s, 19th Century European Art, London, 2011 (lot 38).

Creator:
Frederik Christian Kiærskou (1805 - 1891, Danish)
Creation Year:
1886
Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Period:
1880-1889
Condition:
Cleaned. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.
Gallery Location:
Cheltenham, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2328215348672

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