Viggo Langer, Summer Landscape With Pond

Viggo Langer, Summer Landscape With PondThis early 20th century oil painting by German artist Viggo Langer (1860 1942) depicts a radiant landscape with a pond, cottage and girl. The hazy semi circular form of a tinted copse casts its reflection across a flickering pond. The water appears magical as if weve wandered into a Utopian vision. A blond girl meanders along a countryside track deftly applied highlights indicate footprints. The tremulous grasses are dotted with flora. Langer was

Achen was an accomplished painter who generally produced fine interior scenes with figures and beautifully observed landscapes

has captured a quiet moment of focus with expression and a deft touch

We love the contrast between the young lady in the shadows and the light that floods the background

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even though views have changed vastly since its creation

contorting across the void

Sten Lindahl (1923-2012)

and then they cannoned

flanking the farm with their brightly coloured facades

exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1819 and 1825

Pedersen was an important member of the Danish artistic community and worked tirelessly to evolve his style throughout his successful career

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