Anna Ancher (b. Skagen 1859, d. s.p. 1935)
A woman from Skagen with a white headscarf. Signed A. A. Oil on panel. 35×26 cm.
The present painting is a study for “Koner, der binder guirlander” (Women making festoons) (Art Museums of Skagen inv. no. 1331). That one painted 1907 when Frederik VIII visited Skagen for the inauguration of the new harbour.
Provenance: Helga Ancher, her estate auction, Bruun Rasmussen auction 178, 1965 no. 199, reproduced p. 43. Bruun Rasmussen auction 561, 1991 no. 3, reproduced p. 7.
Condition report on request. Please contact: fine-art@bruun-rasmussen.dk
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Paintings, 9 June 2020