Johannes Grenness, Impressionistic Forest Landscape

Johannes Grenness, Impressionistic Forest LandscapeThis beautiful early 20th century landscape painting by Norwegian artist Johannes Grenness (1875 1963) depicts a view across water toward a dense forest. The light is sublime with the foreground in shade and the further trees strongly lit. Grenness tended to paint en plein air (outside) and often captured tranquil views in Scandinavia. Influenced by the Impressionists, his brushwork feels easy yet also carefully considered. Note the diagonal lines to

A sheepdog looks on from atop a raised area

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 22” x 26” / 56cm x 66cmYear of creation: 1867Condition: Artwork presents well

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Year of creation 1879

The subjects are many of them striking

This brisk landscape sketch by French artist

The park is alive with the rich hues of late Summer as several mature trees cast long shadows onto thick grass

Much like those of Edvard Munch (1863-1944)

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