Description
Mogens S. Andersen was born in 1909 in Odense. He was part of the Funen Painters, or the Fynbœrne, a large, loose group of artists who were united by their shared practice on the island of Funen, just off the east coast of Denmark.
His most prolific period was during the mid-20th century, during which time he produced a number of paintings depicting the natural world. Tall fir trees are a hallmark of his paintings, as are textured and colourful renderings of farmers’ fields and scenes of everyday pastoral life. Bright tones are a common theme throughout his work, bringing vibrancy and vitality to the subjects of his work, as in this piece: its sky blue background contrasts with the deeper tones of the leaves and vase to direct our attention towards this take on the still life form.
- Origin: Denmark
- Era: 1950s
- Condition: Very good
- Medium: Oil on canvas. Framed in lacquered timber.
- Dimensions: 99W x 4D x 76H cm
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