Jakob Hansen, Rural View With Cottage & Pond

Jakob Hansen, Rural View With Cottage & PondThe striking form of a four pronged tree casts a broad reflection in a tranquil pond. While a quiet cottage, partially shaded, cuts a distinctive shape through a woodland thicket. This fine rural view by Danish artist, Jakob Hansen, celebrates the curious beauty often found within nature. The combination of pond and tree is not man made yet they complement each other as if planned for eternity. Also note the second tree, which creates a diagonal line

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1817-1850)

while being escorted along a path towards an impressive country residence

and it has a touch of chiaroscuro

It’s a portrait that captures one of the high points in 20th-century female fashion

Zwart studied at the Academy for Visual Arts in The Hague and spent many years travelling aboard a houseboat

the old oaks a graduation of tones

This interesting depiction is full of expression and captures the sitter’s character with skill and vigour

which were bequeathed to the Birmingham Art Gallery and Museum by Baker’s son

particularly alpine scenes

Along with his peers

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 37” x 29½” / 94cm x 75cmYear of creation: c