Carlo Hornung-Jensen, Rural Scene With Milkmaid & Stable Boy

Carlo Hornung-Jensen, Rural Scene With Milkmaid & Stable BoyA fine early 20th century oil on canvas depicting a rural scene with a milkmaid and a stable boy. Its been beautifully rendered and the flowers in the foreground are particularly nice. Towards the centre of the composition, we see a milkmaid carrying a pail while chatting to a stable boy. She appears to be giving him instructions so perhaps shes the boys mother. The young lad doesnt seem particularly happy about the conversation and we can only wonder

This adversity seems to have stirred his admiration for the working classes

Frame with a few marks and some age-related wear

He creates a distance whereby we

the painting fits with the approach taken by the Barbizon group of artists who were active between 1830-1870

he’s also added small flecks of white to give the grass a gentle shimmering effect

Practically every surface is covered in ornate details and intricate craftsmanship

21½” x 28½” / 55cm x 72cm Year of creation

nook or shelf

“Johannes Grenness - Lysets Mester (Master of Light)”

he became known for producing fine interior scenes and enigmatic portraits - including several for Swedish dignitaries

Perhaps you may be able to discover the young lady’s name

An atmospheric late 19th-century river landscape depicting a figure punting under the evening’s sun