Pencil and watercolour drawing depicting ships at sea, executed with Søndergaard’s free, expressive line and delicate areas of colour. Signed and dated 1937. Label identifying the work as: “Jens Søndergaard (1895–1957): Skibe på havet, tegning. Bly og akvarel. 1937”.
Origin: Denmark.
Artist: Jens Søndergaard (1895–1957).
Material: Pencil and watercolour on paper.
Dimensions: Image 20 × 28 cm, total size 23 × 30 cm.
Period: 1937.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor age-related signs of wear.
Bio:
Jens Søndergaard (1895–1957) was a Danish painter and a prominent figure in Danish Expressionism. He is particularly known for his powerful landscapes and scenes from the west coast of Jutland, where the sea, fishing boats and changing weather frequently appear. His works are characterised by spontaneous draughtsmanship, strong movement and an expressive treatment of colour and nature.
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