19th Century School – Fjord Landscape with Figures

Signed lower left.

Sizes:
Frame: 76.5 × 106.5 cm | 30.1 × 41.9 in
Artwork: 66 × 90.6 cm | 26 × 35.7 in

This majestic large-scale oil on canvas is a classic example of 19th-century European landscape painting, executed in the Romantic tradition. The composition captures the awe-inspiring scale of a Northern fjord, where towering, snow-capped peaks rise sharply against a sky filled with atmospheric, shifting clouds. In the foreground, the artist emphasizes the relationship between man and the sublime through the inclusion of a traditional wooden boat with figures and rustic red-painted dwellings along the rocky shoreline.

The work is characterized by a masterful handling of light, particularly in the way the sun breaks through the clouds to illuminate the distant mountains and create shimmering reflections on the water’s surface. The use of a naturalistic palette and fine detail in the geological formations suggests a close study of the Scandinavian landscape.

Housed in a substantial, ornate gilded frame of the period, the painting is in excellent condition. This piece represents the 19th-century fascination with the untamed beauty of the North, making it a commanding and sophisticated addition to any collection of classical European art.

Private Collection Barcelona.

Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.

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