Valdemar Magaard, Flowers By The Window

Valdemar Magaard, Flowers By The WindowA fine early 20th century interior scene depicting an older lady placing a cloth into a decorative chest. The room is gently lit via a small window, where three plants stand, and a back door. The artist, Valdemar Magaard (1864 1937), has observed the light beautifully as it cascades from the window, across the womans dress, and down onto the floorboards. Note how the chest exhibits a warm glow from partially reflected light. This is a good example of

It deserves a great home where it’ll be cherished for many years

ticks away the hours

In this portrait

probably with pomade

The canvas is a beautifully thick 18th-century linen that’s been relined as part of a historic restoration

Lord Essex

Many of Paulsen’s works are held in Danish museums and his portrait of P

his experience of working in three dimensions as a sculptor helped him to capture light with a high degree of understanding

itinerant Romani people (referred to as ‘nomads’ or ‘gypsies’) were often held within internment camps by either the French or German authorities

the walls are decorated with intricate Delft tiles and fine antique artworks

1900Provenance: FranceCondition: Artwork in good condition

The painting is housed within a gilded frame and glazed