L. A. Schou (b. Slagelse 1838, d. Florence 1867)
“Mikkelskirken i Slagelse, set fra Fisketorvet”. Saint Michael's Church in Slagelse, seen from the fish market. The cows are watered at the water post. 1858. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 45×52 cm.
Exhibited: Kunstforeningen, “Fortegnelse over Ludvig Abelin Schous arbejder”, 1906 no. 12.
Provenance: Mr. H. H. Schou (1906). Manufacturer P. F. A. Thomsen's collection, his sale 1920 no. 114 reproduced p. 29 and as Ringsted Church. The collection of Consul General Johan Hansen, 1927 no. 1522, 1931 no. 1686. His auction Winkel & Magnussen 127, 1933, part VI, no. 173, reproduced p. 29.
The St. Michael's's church in Slagelse is located on the high church hill in the city center. It was built in the 14th century as a three-nave Gothic church, later tower, two porches and sacristy were added.
L. A. Schou was born in Slagelse.
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Paintings and drawings, 1 June 2021
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