Lot 159
Agnes Cathinka Wilhelmine Lunn (Danish, 1850-1941). "Five Chesnuts" oil on canvas, 1885. Signed and dated at lower left. A striking painting by notable Danish artist Agnes Lunn who studied under Jean Leon Gerome and Leon Bonnat, and specialized in equestrian art as she was fascinated by the anatomy and movements of horses. The composition features five chesnut brown horses relaxing in an open field. While the horses are rendered in a realistic manner, by contrast, the landscape is rendered in an Impressionist style. Mounted in an attractive custom frame and perfect for any collector of Danish or equestrian art. Size (painting): 18.25" L x 28.25" W (46.4 cm x 71.8 cm) Size (frame): 23.375" L x 33.625" W (59.4 cm x 85.4 cm)
About the artist: Agnes Lunn was a Danish painter as well as sculptor. She studied with F.C. Lund and Otto Bache in Denmark. In addition, Lunn studied under Jean Leon Gerome, Leon Bonnat, and J. Bastien-Lepage in Paris. She also attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts' school for women. Lunn traveled to Italy, Greece, France, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Belgium. Her work was exhibited at the spring exhibition in Charlottenborg, the National Exhibition of 1909 in Aarhus, the Women's Exhibition in Copenhagen, and the David Collection in Copenhagen in 2016.
This painting is accompanied by an informative exhibition label from J.J. Cunningham's Gallery, Denver, Colorado.
Provenance: private Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA collection; ex-J.J. Cunningham Gallery, Denver, Colorado, USA
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Condition:
- Signed and dated at lower left. Very good condition with expected age wear including areas of stable craquelure. Strong imagery and vibrant hues. Possible areas of inpainting. Verso of canvas has darkened with age. Old label in Danish on verso reads "Malet af Agnes Lunn" (Painted by Agnes Lunn). Mounted in an attractive custom frame. Normal age wear to frame with scuffs/nicks as shown. Fit with suspension wire.
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