Johannes Larsen, Denmark.
"December Morning", ca. 1908. Print.
Johannes Larsen, Denmark.
"December Morning", ca. 1908. Print.
Artist: Johannes Larsen (1867–1961)
Title: December Morning
Technique: Print (graphic work)
Visual size: H. 25 cm, W. 33 cm
Frame: H. 39.5 cm, W. 47 cm
Signature / date: Signed lower right, 1908
Period: Circa 1908
Condition: Good condition with age-related wear
A contemplative winter scene by Johannes Larsen, depicting the cold December morning with snow-covered branches, the distant horizon over the sea, and a solitary bird in the foreground. The work highlights the artist’s characteristic sensitivity to the moods of nature and his refined yet simple linework.
Bio:
Johannes Larsen (1867–1961) was one of Denmark’s most prominent artists associated with the Funen Painters. He is best known for his depictions of nature and birds, combining keen observation with poetic atmosphere. Larsen played a central role in Danish art in the first half of the 20th century, shaping a distinctly Nordic sensibility towards nature in visual art.