Emil Wennerwald, Autumn Landscape, Borresø Lake Near Silkeborg, Denmark

Emil Wennerwald, Autumn Landscape, Borresø Lake Near Silkeborg, DenmarkThis beautiful early 20th century oil painting by Danish artist Emil Wennerwald (1859 1934) depicts a view across Borres Lake near Silkeborg, Denmark. Its a tranquil vista in rich Autumnal tones. The triangular form of the bank in the foreground splits the composition diagonally and creates interest against the shimmering waters. While a single spindly tree juts across the horizon and draws our eye towards distant hills. Wennerwalds clever composition

which add to its intrigue and allure

we see an inherited love for sailing and deep respect for those working at sea

000 achieved for ‘Prince Charlie at Holyrood’ at an auction in 2006

The drawing is inscribed on the reverse and housed within a gilt frame

Could she be an aspiring actress

His outfit is more informal than you typically find in 19th-century portraits of gentlemen and it’s interesting to consider why he chose to wear it

A portrait of Corbet by John McLure Hamilton (1853-1936) is held at the National Portrait Gallery

Both portraits are held within period gilt frames with extensive corner decoration

Medium: Charcoal on paperOverall size: 24” x 35” / 61cm x 89cmYear of creation: c

Öland is a small island off the south-east coast of Sweden that has several marinas

Signs of historic worm in the stretcher

we’ve discovered only a few examples of young men with patterned cravats from this period