Carl Gotfred Wurtzen, Landscape With Lake

Carl Gotfred Wurtzen, Landscape With LakeA fine 19th century landscape painting by Danish artist, Carl Gotfred Wrtzen (1825 1880). In the foreground, a track winds its way between foliage towards a picturesque lake. Note the track marks, perhaps a cart or bicycle? While further on, a few small dwellings are nestled into the scenery. Imagine waking up to a view across the lake with the light shimmering across its surface. Wrtzen was primarily known for his landscapes and he enjoyed working in

Note the wonky cupboard in the upper right and the irons hanging from the top shelf

and continue beyond the filled areas

A charming 20th-century oil on canvas depicting a cosy farmhouse interior with a roaring fire and various utensils

Size including frame 16¾” x 13⅔” / 41cm x 35cm

An atmospheric oil painting depicting a fisherman on a beautiful lake in a rural area of France

It seems that the building in the distance is there for a reason so perhaps this angle best suited the artist

He was a proponent of bold colours and believed that colourful artwork is a vital element of contemporary living

A few areas with light soiling

He exhibited 98 works at the Royal Academy and

Fine with no issues

Year of creation 1932

It’s easy to imagine the artist painting this from life as they shared a moment of calm among an abundance of green flora