Brilliantly capturing the intensity and artistry of the sculptor at work, this large and important painting by Oscar Matthiesen depicts his subject with wild, unkempt hair and a lean frame. The sculptor has rolled up the sleeves of his artist smock and is reaching out to touch the shoulder of the nude he is in the midst of creating. On the wall behind him is another painting that serves as a faint aureole that gives the sculptor a saintly character. Matthiesen studied with Puvis de Chavannes in Paris, and is best known for a massive painting, "Rigsdagsbilledet," that incorporated over 200 portraits and now hangs in the Danish Parliament building. The artist traveled to the United States in the 1890s and contributed to the Denmark pavilion at the Columbian Exposition in 1893 in Chicago. The painting is oil on canvas, and is signed and dated.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
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Origin:
Denmark

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All items offered by 2220 Antiques are authentic vintage or antique pieces and will naturally exhibit signs of age, use, and wear consistent with their history. We make every reasonable effort to note significant conditions-such as damage, repairs, losses, or areas that may require or benefit from restoration-but the absence of a specific notation does not imply perfect or like-new condition.
Buyers are strongly encouraged to request a detailed condition report, additional photographs, or clarification prior to purchase, especially when upholstery or other condition-sensitive elements are involved.
By completing a transaction, the buyer acknowledges that all items are sold as is and accepts the condition variations inherent to antique and vintage merchandise. Should you choose to return an item despite our best efforts to disclose conditions, freight charges in either direction are non-refundable.