Christine Hansen, Storm Firth Of Forth

Christine Hansen, Storm Firth Of ForthThis early 20th century oil on board by Christine Hansen (1872 1873 1968) depicts the Firth of Forth estuary in Scotland. Its probably painted en plein air and captures a storm with impressionistic brushwork. Its reminiscent of Camille Pissarros later works, particularly his port scenes. The Firth of Forth is a geologically interesting location and technically a fjord, being formed by the Forth Glacier. The River Forth flows into the North Sea. In

which was a radical approach at the time

Craquelure throughout but otherwise fine

often worn with a hat

Fashion plates are fairly common but it’s rare to find original drawings of this nature

Craquelure throughout but the paint layer seems stable

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 33” x 38” / 83cm x 97cmYear of creation: c

we see his passion

Medium: Watercolour and gum arabicOverall size: 4” x 5” / 10cm x 12cmYear of creation: c

Wouldn’t it be easier to sell a painting that beautified every object to the nth degree

Perhaps this place was situated close to a factory or port and some of the workers would pop in before heading home for the night

and gentle pastoral scenes

a similar portrait of a boxer dog sold at Bonhams in the United States