Lars Larsen, Garden Scene With Cat, Laundry & Shed

Lars Larsen, Garden Scene With Cat, Laundry & ShedAn early 20th century oil on canvas depicting a cottage garden with outbuildings, laundry, and cat. In the foreground, and below our feet, a track runs diagonally through the garden and out towards a clearing. This draws the eye and pulls us into the scene. On the left, a washing line with todays laundry is hanging between two wooden poles, which stand before a rustic annexe. Towards the middle, a cat meanders its way past the laundry towards several

He trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and many of his works are held in public collections

A characterful portrait of a middle-aged lady wearing a blue dress and a fancy lace bonnet with a bow

either to emphasize or to lessen her natural attractiveness

while a splash of royal blue gives depth to the composition

He studied at Karlsruhe Art Academy and he’s represented in several museums

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 22½” x 19½” / 57cm x 49cmYear of creation: 1910Provenance: SwedenCondition: Very presentable

resulted in a broad range of commissions from various newspapers

The light is gently falling through a window and illuminating part of the back wall

This particular piece would’ve been painted around that time - when he returned to Sweden and took his new approach with him

The portrait is housed within an appropriate later wooden frame

while his wife sits across from him and quietly assists

1920Provenance: SwedenCondition: Very good with no significant issues