19th-Century Danish School Coastal Landscape With Figures Peaceful which creates a diagonal line

which creates a diagonal line and draws the eye towards the yonder - a dense horizon with distant hills

This 19th-century oil on canvas depicts a wooded view within the attractive forests of Jutland

as another day unfolds off the Swedish coast

Stylistically it draws upon the imagined landscapes of French neoclassical painters

right hand on her lap

19th-Century Danish School Coastal Landscape With Figures Peaceful which creates a diagonal lineThis charming 19th century Danish school landscape depicts a coastal view towards a busy stretch of water. Its beautifully rendered, with the fine details carefully observed, and underpinned by an interesting composition. In the foreground, two gentlemen and a lady are holding a discussion. One appears to be a naval officer of some description. While behind them, a couple are walking their dog with the gentleman pointing ahead, perhaps planning a