Michael Ancher (b. Bornholm 1849, d. Skagen 1927)
“Sommerdag paa Havet”. Summer day at sea. Three fishermen in a rowing boat, in front fisherman and rescuer Ole Svendsen (1830–1906). Signed and dated Michael Ancher 94. Oil on canvas. 92×135 cm.
On the reverse an exhibition label from Grosse Kunstausstellung Berlin.
Exhibited: Charlottenborg 1895 no. 15.
Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen auction 151, 1963 no. 32. Bruun Rasmussen auction 838, 2013 no. 60, ill. p. 59. Bruun Rasmussen auction 893, 2020 no. 38, ill. p. 51.
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The Danish Golden Age and fine art, 2 December 2024