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"Sculpting the Nude," Monumental Painting by Oscar Matthiesen (1861-1957).

Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
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.

More Information

Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Oil on canvas, wood
Condition:	Good. We strive to note significant conditions such as damage, repairs, or losses, but the absence of a note does not imply perfect condition. Buyers are encouraged to request additional photos or a condition report prior to purchase. All items are sold as is.
Creation Date:	1903
Styles / Movements:	Realism, Other
Dealer Reference #:	3783
Incollect Reference #:	842414

Dimensions

W.	64 in;	H.	46.5 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	162.56 cm;	H.	118.11 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design

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