Laurits Holst -19th century View of Madeira Rocky coastline in Portugal -Oil painting
Impressionist - Oil Painting on canvas board - Signed - circa 1890/95
Board size: 10x13" - Frame size: 13x17"

Artist Biography
Known for: Landscape and Marine scenery .
Born in Bogense, Norway on Aug. 20, 1848 -Died in 1934- An itinerant artist, Holst was active in California in 1869-70. The local press called him "an Eastern artist of much talent" who arrived "with the highest recommendations from prominent citizens of Chicago." His assistant in Chicago was Emil Carlsen who cleaned brushes in exchange for lessons. While in California, Holst painted along the Monterey coast, the Golden Gate, Clear Lake, and the Sierra. Exh: Royal Academy (London), 1878. Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940". Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs (Bénézit, E); SF Alta, 12-3-1869; SF Bulletin, 4-4-1870. Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history

Dimensions:
Height: 13 in.
Width: 17 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: Norway
Materials: Canvas, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history