19th-Century Danish School, Forest Landscape With Cattle Drover

19th-Century Danish School, Forest Landscape With Cattle DroverThis mid 19th century Danish oil painting depicts a forest landscape with meandering cattle. Ambling under an epic canopy of twisting birch, a cattle drover guides his livestock. Contorted silvery forms echoed in the cart tracks. Beyond them, a Claudian light illuminates a sublime lake, casting its radiance through pockets of foliage. Its a romantic vision emphasising natures harmonious beauty. The painting is unsigned but it bears some resemblance to

Born amid the vigour of East End London

the open window - it’s essentially an homage

The meeting took place in Zorn’s Stockholm studio

particularly horses and dogs

has rendered her skin with a great degree of skill and even the veins in her hands are visible

Year of creation 1853

It’s a decorative object and would work well in the right home

The painting is signed/dated in the lower right and housed within a later frame

around to the left and then back out beyond the horizon

During the mid to late 19th century

Medium: Oil on panelOverall size: 16” x 13½” / 40cm x 34cmYear of creation: c

not only in terms of scale but also with regards to the artist’s notoriety