Mads Stage, River Landscape With Tree

Mads Stage, River Landscape With TreeThis enchanting 20th century drawing by Danish artist Mads Stage (1922 2004) captures the lonely grandeur of an old tree before a twisting river landscape. Its leafless branches intertwine with a sense of timeless mystery and strength. The composition is brilliantly conceived and beautifully constructed. The horizon perfectly positioned to bring weight and harmony. Note the scattering of small firs, which amplify the main tree. And the broad river,

castle walls and figures

The artist has a skilful impressionistic touch and the brushmarks are applied confidently with thick oil paint in areas

It’s a beautiful piece that feels inspired by British landscapes from the same period

It’s rendered with sensitivity and seems to ask more questions than it answers

An exquisite portrait of a boy by Italian artist

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 36” x 44” / 91cm x 111cmYear of creation: c

Medium: Oil on paperOverall size: 10½” x 12” / 20cm x 25cmYear of creation: c

A romantic notion of yesteryear

which is a little unusual

An enigmatic portrait study of a bearded man by Austrian painter

Ahead of them

partly due to the Romantics who held his works in high regard