Antique Danish oil painting by Karl Emil Lundgreen (1884–1934) depicting a peaceful coastal meadow with grazing cows, created in the early 20th century. This authentic Scandinavian landscape reflects Lundgreen’s documented focus on Denmark’s pastoral, coastal, and natural environments.
Soft naturalistic brushwork, expansive skies, earthy green tones, and distant sailing ships create a harmonious composition rooted in Danish national romantic tradition. The substantial original gilt frame enhances both historical presence and decorative appeal.
DETAILS:
Artist: Karl Emil Lundgreen (1884–1934)
Subject: Coastal landscape with cows
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 57 x 52 cm (22.4 x 20.5 inches) including frame
Frame: Original gilt frame
Signed: Yes, lower left
Condition: Good antique condition with expected age-related wear
Era: Early 20th century
Style: Danish naturalism / national romantic landscape
Size category: Medium
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Born in Frederiksværk, Denmark, Karl Emil Lundgreen originally trained as a painter before developing as a self-taught artist. He became a highly productive and technically accomplished landscape painter, particularly known for scenes from Rebild Hills, Skagen, Søhøjlandet, and Denmark’s pastoral and coastal regions. Active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lundgreen’s work reflects Danish national-romantic painting traditions, emphasizing atmospheric realism, rural tranquility, and enduring decorative quality.
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