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Place of Origin: Scandinavian
Painting by Knud Reinholdt Nielsen, Danish (1891-1984)
By Knud Nielsen
Located in Duxbury, MA
Painting of horses, chickens, and trees in front of white building by Knud Reinholdt Nielsen, Danish (1891-1984).
Signed lower right.
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mogens Vantore: Scenery from Paris Crayon, Pencil and Watercolor on Paper
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Vantore: Scenery from Paris.
Signed: Vantore, Paris.
Crayon, pencil and watercolor on paper.
Measures: 46.5 x 37.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Paintings
2018, Bente Ørum, Craines at Skjern River
By Bente Ørum
Located in Knebel, DK
Contemporary, figurative, surrealistic oil on canvas painting by the Danish painter Bente Ørum, 2018.
Skjern AA is a small river with a widespread delta ...
Category
2010s Other Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Framed Oil Painting on Board by Sara Skaaning
By Sara Skaaning
Located in New York, NY
Framed oil painting on board by Sara Skaaning.
Based in the Island Mon, Denmark, the visual artist Sara Skaaning starts from her surroundings that twists and transforms until complet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Framed Oil Painting on Board by Sara Skaaning
By Sara Skaaning
Located in New York, NY
Framed oil painting on board by Sara Skaaning.
Based in the Island Mon, Denmark, the visual artist Sara Skaaning starts from her surroundings that twists and transforms until complet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Framed Oil Painting on Board by Sara Skaaning
By Sara Skaaning
Located in New York, NY
Framed oil painting on board by Sara Skaaning.
Based in the Island Mon, Denmark, the visual artist Sara Skaaning starts from her surroundings that twists and transforms until complet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painting "Autumn landscape" Finn Wennerwald (1896-1969)
Located in Chorzów, PL
PAINTING "Autumn landscape"
Author - Danish painter Finn Wennerwald (1896-1969)
Oil on a wooden board.
dimensions:
Frame: height 61 cm; width 80.5 cm depth 5 cm
Image: height 46...
Category
1950s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Two Mix Media Compositions by Bjørn Wiinblad
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad two round compositions of mix media with offset print and hand painted gold details.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Danish Geometric Abstraction Oil on Board by Johannes Obel, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Original signed Mid-Century Modern 1950s oil on board untitled geometric abstraction.
Framed oil on board by Danish Artist Johannes Obel (b. 1932).
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
"The Modern Olympia", Odalisque Painting with Nude and Attendant, Sweden, 1926
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted a year after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes) debuted in Paris, i...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
1930s oil painting on canvas ofa French Marina by Swedish artist Gertrude de Val
Located in London, GB
This lovely and evocative oil on canvas painted in 1936 of a marina in the south of France is painted mainly in tones of blue and green.
The view is from under the leafy olive tree...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil on Canvas by Niels Walseth, Danish (1914-2001)
By Niels Walseth
Located in Duxbury, MA
Oil painting on canvas of woman outside of cottage by Niels Walseth, Danish (1914-2001).
Signed lower right.
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Monumental Axel Salto Budding Vase Watercolor Paper Vintage Mid-Century Danish
By Axel Salto
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original artwork by the master. It is in as-found poor condition. It will be shipped in a tube without glass or framing. Pencil signed with information on backing paper, crayon numb...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Joakim Frederik Skovgaard Study for the work on Viborg Cathedral, Oil o. C. 1895
Located in Münster, DE
Joakim Frederik Skovgaard (1856 Copenhagen - 1933 ibid.)
Study for the work on Viborg Cathedral,
Oil on canvas, painted in 1895, signed, dated, framed, d...
Category
1890s Belle Époque Antique Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Portrait
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century portrait of a boy from the rococo period, Signed A. Eklund, oil on canvas, circa 1770, Sweden.
Good condition with historical ...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th century Danish BlackSmiths Forge by Edvard Petersen
Located in Seaford, GB
Atmospheric Blacksmith Forge Interior by Edvard Petersen signed by monogram
This magnificent late 19th-century painting of an atmospheric blacksmith forge interior is by the renowned realist Danish painter Edvard Petersen. Depicting a richly detailed industrial workshop scene, it is a remarkable example of Danish realism. As an authentic Edvard Petersen painting, it showcases the artist’s dedication to portraying the lives of craftsmen and workers in the late 1800s.
If you are an art collector or enthusiast seeking to purchase an original blacksmith interior artwork, this vintage realism painting not only holds artistic value but also represents an essential piece of Danish heritage art. Below, we explore the painting’s intricate details, its historical context, and Edvard Petersen's life.
1. Artwork Overview: A Glimpse into the Industrial Past
This vintage painting of a blacksmith’s forge reflects the hardworking spirit of the late 19th century. The atmospheric industrial art is meticulously rendered with a keen eye for lighting, texture, and realism. Key aspects of this Danish blacksmith workshop artwork include:
Industrial Setting: The painting captures the interior of a blacksmith workshop, filled with well-used tools and the dim glow of the forge.
Lighting Mastery: The late 19th-century atmospheric blacksmith interior is defined by its masterful use of light and shadow. The forge fire creates a vivid, warm glow, contrasting with the cooler daylight filtering through a window.
Human Element: The blacksmith figures appear in dynamic postures, emphasising the laborious nature of their craft. The workers’ silhouettes against the glow of the fire add depth and dimension.
Textural Details: The texture of worn wood, metal tools, and stone flooring is painstakingly realistic, typical of Edvard Petersen’s style.
2. Artistic Style and Techniques
A. Realism and Atmosphere
As a prominent Danish realist painting, this work exemplifies the realist tradition for which Petersen is known. His choice of subdued, earthy tones highlights the authentic industrial atmosphere. The blend of warm, fiery hues with darker, shadowy tones creates a dramatic and contemplative mood.
B. Composition and Structure
The composition follows a well-organised structure, with:
Foreground Elements: Anvil, tools, and a large wooden barrel.
Middle Ground: Figures working at the forge and a workbench.
Background: The illuminated workshop window and hanging tools.
Colour Palette: Predominantly browns, greys, and ochres with contrasting fiery highlights.
Lighting Effect: The combination of natural and artificial lighting enhances the sense of depth and space.
3. Significance of the Painting
A. Cultural Context
This late 19th-century blacksmith painting...
Category
1890s High Victorian Antique Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Aage Rasmussen “Space Elements”
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vibrant geometric abstract by the noted Danish artist Aage Rasmussen. Titled “Space Elements” on the back stretcher, the painting is signed lower left front and on the rear stretch...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
The painting "Country Cottage", L. Kyhn, Denmark, 1909.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The painting "Country Cottage".
Origin : Denmark, early XX century - 1909
Paintor : signed L. Kyhn
Dimensions:
Frame: height 64 cm / width 85 cm
Image: height 41 cm / width 62 cm
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting "Forest landscape".
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting "Forest landscape".
Very good condition.
Oil on canvas
dimensions :
with frame: height 60 cm, width 49 cm
without frame H. 45 cm x W. 35 cm
Category
1930s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Swedish Landscape Post-Impressionist Oil on Board C.1950
Located in London, GB
A Swedish mid-20th century Post-Impressionist oil on canvas depicting a countryside scene. Influenced by the works of Van Gogh .
C.1950 Unsigned.
Oil on board, unframed.
Ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Woman at the Spinning Wheel / Living Room Interior", Oil on Canvas, ca.1930/40s
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning oil painting framed in an primitive pinewood / nature pine frame.
Title: “Woman at the Spinning Wheel / Living Room Interior”
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Year: ca. 1930/40s.
Ori...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
2018, Bente Ørum, Life is Not That Bad...
By Bente Ørum
Located in Knebel, DK
Contemporary, figurative, surrealistic oil on canvas painting by the Danish painter Bente Ørum, 2018.
Portrait of an old satisfied man
About the arti...
Category
2010s Other Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
2013 Esther Hansen Collection of Four Flower Paintings
By Esther Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
A collection of 4 close-up vividly colored and almost stylistic oil on canvas paintings of respectively a white peony, a blue tulip, a dahlia and a cutleaf coneflower.
About the art...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
C1900s Swedish oil on canvas Lady in blue dress with a feather
Located in London, GB
Circa 1900 framed swedish oil on canvas of a Lady wearing a pale blue dress with a ruffle collar and feathered headress.
Subject is well known swedish actress of the period Gerd Gron...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Smoking a Pipe Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 19th century Dutch oil on canvas of an old man smoking a pipe which is part of a suite
I have seven of these lifestyle, natural Dutch oil paintings, the others are all listed under my other items, they each have a very serene look and feel to them
This one is of an elderly gentleman smoking a pipe
The condition of the oil is very good, there will be some wear around the edges and it is unframed as you can see
Dimensions
Height:- 40.5cm
Width:- 30.5cm
Depth:- 2cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid.
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Category
1880s French Provincial Antique Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Pine, Paint
Bente Orum Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, 2014
By Bente Ørum
Located in Knebel, DK
The girl and the wolf in the picture have a special relationship. The symbolic meaning of Grimm’s fairy tale about Little Red Riding Hood has ha...
Category
2010s Other Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
The painting "The Weavers", oil on canvas, signed David Jacobsen.
By David Jacobsen
Located in Chorzów, PL
The painting "The Weavers", oil on canvas, signed David Jacobsen.
dimensions :
height 35 cm, width 30 cm
without frame, height 20 cm, width 15 cm
Category
1930s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Painting of a Nude Woman by O Rosmund, circa 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Behold the enchanting allure of this substantial painting depicting a nude woman, a masterpiece signed by the artist O Rosmund around 1910. Measuring an impressive H - 96.5 cm and W ...
Category
1910s Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid c20th Scandinavian framed oil on panel of flower vase
By Alfhild Elvstedt
Located in London, GB
Striking framed Scandinavian mid C20th oil painting on a wooden panel.
The still life is of a colourful large display of flowers set in a vase including Gladioli and wild daisy type flowers on top of a small round green topped side table.
Category
1940s French Provincial Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil Painting on Canvas by the Danish Artist Anne Tholstrup from 1991
By Anne Tholstrup
Located in Lejre, DK
This oil painting on canvas, created by the Danish artist Anne Tholstrup in 1991, captures the essence of her artistic vision and talent. Tholstrup's work is characterized by a uniqu...
Category
1990s Other Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Edvard Andersson (1891-1967). 3 people in city-environment
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting by Swedish artist Edvard Andersson, dating approximately to 1930, features three abstracted human figures set against a stylized urban background. The figures are rende...
Category
1920s Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Palatial 19th Centur Oil on Canvas of a Portrait of Siblings Signed J. Peellaert
Located in Manhasset, NY
A palatial oil on canvas of a portrait of siblings signed J. Peellaert. A finely detailed oil on canvas of a boy and his sister by J Peellaert. Unframed this painting measures 63" by...
Category
1850s Belle Époque Antique Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting "Mountain landscape"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions:
Frame: height 73 cm / width 63 cm
Picture: 64 cm / width 54 cm.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting "Kayaking harbour". signed Frederiksen, Denmark, early XX century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting "Kayaking harbour".
Origin : Denmark, early XX century
Paintor : signed :
Frederiksen
Dimensions:
Frame: height 52 cm / width 74 cm
Image: height 33 cm / width 54 cm
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Borge Bokkenhauser, Model Atelier, Oil On Linen, 1943
By Børge Bokkenheuser 1
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Expressionist nude by Borge Bokkenheuser of Denmark.
Strong emotion is presented in this work that maintains an impasto paint technique that is automatic as a drawing would be made....
Category
1940s Expressionist Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paint
1940s Swedish cityscape oil painting of old town Stockholm area
Located in London, GB
Painted in blended mainly blue and grey tones this skyline view of Stockholm old town is likely the Riddarholmen area known for its famous church.
Framed in a simple gold frame circ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Troels Marstrand or Mars, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Danish, circa 1970
By Troels Marstrand 1
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Troels Marstrand said Jacques Mars,
The Kiss,
Oil on canvas,
Danish, circa 1970.
Height: 44 cm, length: 62 cm, thickness: 3 cm.
Born June 20, 1919 in Copenhagen, died in Nice ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Gunnar Ånger, Painting on Galvanized Metal
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR ÅNGER ( 1952- 2019) abstract painting. Acrylic on perforated galvanized metal.
Unsigned.
Category
1990s Modern Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Sheet Metal
Original Oil on Canvas Portrait of Woman in Blue Dress, Signed Vigeland, 1909
Located in Round Top, TX
Jens Peder Olsen Vigeland (1864-1912), portrait of a standing woman in evening wear, oil on canvas painting. She is wearing a lovely blue dress with lace sleeves, pearl necklace and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Danish Winter Scene Oil Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine oil painting on canvas of a winter snowy scene is signed and dated M. Norgoard 1912. This painting sold in as found contion is framed in its original frame. The painting co...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Antique 19th Century Original Oil Painting Portrait by Sigurd Wandel
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas portrait of a mother and son by Sigurd Wandel (1875-1943). The painting is mounted in a giltwood and gesso frame and penciled on the back stretcher, mother and...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
Decorative painting "Flowers in a vase" signed B. Billz, Scandinavia
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting "Flowers in a vase" signed B. Billz
Unknown painter
Origin : Scandinavia early XX centry
Very good condition.
dimensions :
with frame height 52 cm width 45 cm
without frame...
Category
1930s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Stig Brymmel, Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. "Nr. 1 Yellow Grand Piano"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Brymmel, Swedish artist.
Oil on canvas. Abstract style.
Title: ”Nr. 1 gul flygel”. (Nr. 1 Yellow Grand Piano).
Signed and dated 73-76.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 101.5 ...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Yrsa Isabel Lind, Danish artist. Acrylic on canvas. Young woman with flowers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Yrsa Isabel Lind, Danish artist.
Acrylic on canvas.
Young woman with flowers in her hair. Gold leaf in hair.
Signed with monogram.
Late 20th century.
Dimensions: H 100 cm x W 80 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting "Talk of fishermen", oil on canvas.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting "Talk of fishermen", oil on canvas.
Good condition - indentation in the canvas
dimensions height 31 cm width 39 cm
without frame, height 18 cm, width 26 cm
Category
1930s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting "A memory of the walk" signed by Otto Hennig
Located in Chorzów, PL
PAINTING "A walk in the park"
Author - Norwegian painter Otto Hennig (06.08.1871-30.07.1920)
Oil on a wooden board.
dimensions:
Frame: height. 54 cm wide 73 cm deep 4 cm
Paintin...
Category
1910s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Danish Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in London, London
Oil on canvas
Danish
Late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil Painting of Denmark Out in the Country by Niels Walseth
By Niels Walseth
Located in Lejre, DK
This oil painting on canvas captures the serene beauty of Denmark's countryside, showcasing the talent of the artist Niels Walseth (1914-2001). Known for his captivating landscapes, ...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Karl Brücher Henriksen Large Oil Painting from 1970
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large oil painting by Karl Brücher Henriksen from 1970.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Alexius Huber Early Copper Relief Painting Sweden 1960
By Huber
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking early copper relief painting by Alexius Huber, Sweden 1960. This captivating artwork showcases Huber's innovative approach to form and material. Crafted in the 1960s, the pi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Copper
The painting "Cliff", Scandinavia, early XXcentury
Located in Chorzów, PL
The painting "Cliff".
Dimensions:
Frame: height 53 cm / width 68 cm
Image: height 40 cm / width 55 cm
Category
1940s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Seascape with Portrait of a Schooner-Rigged Yacht, Signed and Dated 1937
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Seascape with Portrait of a Schooner-Rigged Yacht, signed and dated Carl Schroeder, 1937, an un-tutored oil on canvas seascape painting with a port side view of a large schooner rigged racing yacht with all canvas aloft including topsails and staysails, smartly uniformed crew, captain and first mate visible on deck, a lookout posted on the foremast crosstrees, a burgee, pennant and flag flying on the fore and main peaks, with a one design class designation A-1 on the mainsail; a low-lying spit of land with red and white cottages is visible near in background beyond the bowsprit; signed and dated Carl Schroeder, 1937 in the lower right.
The painting is in near excellent condition, with only a stretcher line visible down the left side and one small pin hole on the right side. The painting is mounted in a contemporary carved an gilded frame.
The artist has not been identified, but the style and subject is consistent with either the American or Danish schools. The 1930s was a golden age decade for the J-Boats and other great ocean racing yachts. The A class designation suggests very large...
Category
1930s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Harry Booström Oil Painting nr 24
By Harry Booström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Oil painting “nr 24” by Harry Booström. Provenance: William och Maud Appelquist, Gotland. Galerie Bel’Art, Stockholm. Private collection, Stockholm.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Painting "Going through the gate"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions:
Frame: height 56 cm / width 44.5 cm
The painting: height 42.5 cm / width 32 cm.
Category
1960s Other Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Einar Parslev "Portrait of a young Woman" 1920s Oilpainting, Danish
Located in Münster, DE
Einar Parslev (1891-1977)
Oil on canvas, painted around 1920, framed, dimensions 25 x 22 cm
Einar Parslev painted naturalistic portraits, figure paintings, landscapes, interiors, c...
Category
1920s Belle Époque Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Henry Heerup, Denmark, 1960s
By Henry Heerup
Located in New York, NY
The visual artist Henry Heerup (1907-93) occupies a unique position in Danish art history. With his characteristic style, he was instrumental in shaping the contemporary art scene. T...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid Century Modern Yellow Flower Abstract Painting
By Gerhard Nordstrom
Located in Ventura, CA
Mid Century Yellow Flower Abstract by Gerhard Nordstrom Swedish (1925 - 2019)
This panting presents a vibrant exploration of floral abstraction, rendered in captivating shades of ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Colorful Oil Painting by the Artist Leif Bjerregaard "Where angels Dance"
Located in Lejre, DK
A vibrant and captivating oil painting by the renowned artist Leif Bjerregaard, created in 1995 and titled "Where Angels Dance." This stunning artwork exudes energy, emotion, and a s...
Category
1990s Art Deco Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
