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Constantin Hansen (Danish, 1804-1880), Fisher Boy from Capri, 1838

$6,800
£5,164.77
€5,967.01
CA$9,530.45
A$10,666.36
CHF 5,567.02
MX$130,074.62
NOK 71,250.29
SEK 67,447.52
DKK 44,531.03
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Painting in Oil on Canvas, depicting a young fisher boy in swimming trunks, shouldering his fishing rod and holding a basket in his other hand. This wonderful small painting can be considered a study for Hansen's main artwork, called "To neapolitanske fiskerdrenge" (Two Neapolitan Fisher Boys) from 1840. Denmark/Italy. Size without frame: 11.2 x 8.2 in / 28.5 x 21 cm Frame: 15.5 / 12.8 in / 39.5 x 32.5 cm Monogrammed CH and dated 1838 lower right. Titled on the reverse: "Fiskerdreng fra Capri - Const. Hansen".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1838
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 084-15371stDibs: LU1025439664362

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