Oskar Larsen (1882-1972) - Mid 20th Century Watercolour Bacchanal Scene

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Description

This dynamic composition features a swirling mass of figures engaged in a lively, chaotic scene, their forms blending into one another with loose, expressive brushstrokes. The artwork's muted colour palette and dreamlike quality create an atmosphere of mystical revelry, with nods towards Bacchanal practices. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including some discolouration. Signs of wear consistent with age. Light wear to the gilt frame.

Size

36 x 50cm (14.2" x 19.7")
Framed Size: 60 x 74cm (23.6" x 29.1")

Artist Biography

Oscar Larsen was a Danish-born Austrian history and genre painter, draftsman, illustrator and graphic artist. He was the son and pupil of the painter Carl Christian Larsen. From 1897 to 1901 Larsen was a pupil of the graphic teaching and research institute Vienna under Joseph Eugen Hörwarter and Viktor Jasper. From 1901-09 he studied at the Vienna Art Academy and here took a master class with Alois Delug. He took study visits to Venice and Munich and was a war painter during World War I. Initially he worked freelance in Vienna and then in 1932-42 in Germany (Berlin) before moving back to Vienna. From 1919, Larsen was a member of the Vienna Künstlerhaus. He was also an honorary member of the Royal Academy.

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SKU sq013
Artist Oskar Larsen (1882-1972)
Date Mid 20th Century
Dimensions 36 x 50cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Expressionism
Subject Genre Scene
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