Michael Ancher (b. Bornholm 1849, d. Skagen 1927)
“Smilende fiskerpige set forfra”. Smiling daughter of a fisherman. A study for “Fiskerpiger, der en Sommeraften ere samlede paa Sladrebakken” (Fishermen's daughters gathered a summer evening at Sladrebakken). Signed and dated M. A. 78. Oil on canvas laid on canvas. 41×32 cm.
Elisabeth Fabritius, A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of Michael Ancher no. 144.
Exhibited: Charlottenborg, “Mindeudstilling for Michael Ancher”, 1928 no. 2.
Literature: Elisabeth Fabritius, “Michael Anchers Ungdom 1865–1880”, reproduced and mentioned p. 93.
The final painting “Fiskerpiger, der en Sommeraften ere samlede paa Sladrebakken” (112×143 cm) dated 1879 today at Skagens Museum.
Another study for this painting see lot no. 3.
Condition report on request. Contact fine-art@bruun-rasmussen.dk
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Paintings & drawings, 30 May 2017